Name Shigeru Nanba | ||
Shigeru Nanba (難波滋 Nanba Shigeru, born 1944) is a Japanese painter and artist. He is based in Okayama.
His work consists of large oil paintings that depict traditional Japanese motifs such Bunraku puppets in a phantasy, surreal world. His work falls between post-modern Yōga and Nihonga styles.
His work has been exhibited at various Nitten exhibitions.In 2012, he was awarded the 70th Sanyo Shinbun Prize. The prize awarded to outstanding individuals or entities who have contributed to the societies in Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures.
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