Shoichi Hasegawa (1929)

Shoichi Hasegawa, born in 1929 in Yaizu, Japan, is a renowned contemporary artist celebrated for his abstract paintings and woodblock prints. He studied at the Kokuga Institute in Kyoto before holding his first solo exhibition in his hometown in 1957. Seeking to expand his artistic knowledge, Hasegawa relocated to Paris in the early 1960s to work under Stanley William Hayter at Atelier 17, where he refined his skills in engraving and aquatint. This period was pivotal in shaping his distinctive style that harmoniously blends Eastern and Western artistic traditions.

Hasegawa's artwork is notable for its subtle use of translucency, creating layers of depth and texture that convey both motion and emotion. His abstract pieces often evoke a sense of calm and are marked by a lyrical quality, drawing comparisons to Western movements like Lyrical Abstraction. Influenced by artists such as Mark Rothko and Paul Klee, Hasegawa employs a soft, pastel palette, which allows him to explore the nuances of light and shadow. His mastery of both traditional Japanese techniques and Western printmaking methods has led to a body of work that is both innovative and rooted in cultural heritage.

Throughout his career, Hasegawa has held successful exhibitions worldwide, from Japan to Europe and North America, gaining international acclaim. His art is included in several prestigious collections, including the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris and The Museum of Modern Art in New York. Today, he continues to work and live near the Seine in Val-d'Oise, France, constantly evolving his approach to combine modernism with tradition in his prints and paintings.

Portraits of artist Shoichi Hasegawa 

Signature of the artist Shoichi Hasegawa