[Event Report] Artist Daisuke Ishizuka Exhibits 23 Works at Beijing Dangdai Art Fair in China
Daisuke Ishizuka, an alumnus of Osaka University of Arts, is exhibiting 23 works at the 'Beijing Dangdai Art Fair,' held in Beijing from May 21 to 24. Since turning to art after a trip to the Arctic, he has gained international recognition using a unique technique featuring characters from his original gag manga.
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Artist Daisuke Ishizuka, a graduate of the Department of Character Design at Osaka University of Arts (Location: Minamikawachi-gun, Osaka / President: Kunihiko Tsukamoto), is exhibiting 23 of his works at the 'Beijing Dangdai Art Fair' taking place in Beijing, China, from May 21 (Thu) to May 24 (Sun).
Held annually in Beijing, 'Beijing Dangdai' has been running for eight years and is now widely recognized as one of the most influential art events in China. It serves as an international platform gathering major galleries, collectors, curators, and art professionals from both China and abroad, continuously growing its presence, particularly in the Asian region.
■ Comment from Daisuke Ishizuka
"I became an artist after a trip to the Arctic about four years ago. To confront myself further, I built an atelier in the mountains and spent about eight months in self-improvement. For these new works, I painted the protagonist of my gag manga 'Tanaka Minoru-kun,' which I have been drawing for over 10 years, as the base for all of them, then layered landscapes and figures over it, finishing by scraping away the surfaces. I hope to continue racing across the world's stage as a representative of Osaka University of Arts."
■ Profile
Daisuke Ishizuka, born in Nara Prefecture in 1992, graduated from the Department of Character Design at Osaka University of Arts in 2016. He gained popularity by publishing his own gag manga while in school and currently has approximately 150,000 Instagram followers. He is active in various fields, including regular appearances on a popular FM station in the Kansai region. He is currently serializing 'Ganbare! Tanaka Minoru-kun' on Instagram (@ishizuka_daisuke) while also pursuing global activities as an artist.
【Event Outline】
・Venue: Beijing National Agricultural Exhibition Center, Hall 11 (YUMEKOUBOU GALLERY Booth E18)
・VIP Preview: May 21 (Thu) 13:00-19:00, May 22 (Fri) 11:00-19:00
・Public Days: May 23 (Sat) 11:00-19:00, May 24 (Sun) 11:00-18:00
Held annually in Beijing, 'Beijing Dangdai' has been running for eight years and is now widely recognized as one of the most influential art events in China. It serves as an international platform gathering major galleries, collectors, curators, and art professionals from both China and abroad, continuously growing its presence, particularly in the Asian region.
■ Comment from Daisuke Ishizuka
"I became an artist after a trip to the Arctic about four years ago. To confront myself further, I built an atelier in the mountains and spent about eight months in self-improvement. For these new works, I painted the protagonist of my gag manga 'Tanaka Minoru-kun,' which I have been drawing for over 10 years, as the base for all of them, then layered landscapes and figures over it, finishing by scraping away the surfaces. I hope to continue racing across the world's stage as a representative of Osaka University of Arts."
■ Profile
Daisuke Ishizuka, born in Nara Prefecture in 1992, graduated from the Department of Character Design at Osaka University of Arts in 2016. He gained popularity by publishing his own gag manga while in school and currently has approximately 150,000 Instagram followers. He is active in various fields, including regular appearances on a popular FM station in the Kansai region. He is currently serializing 'Ganbare! Tanaka Minoru-kun' on Instagram (@ishizuka_daisuke) while also pursuing global activities as an artist.
【Event Outline】
・Venue: Beijing National Agricultural Exhibition Center, Hall 11 (YUMEKOUBOU GALLERY Booth E18)
・VIP Preview: May 21 (Thu) 13:00-19:00, May 22 (Fri) 11:00-19:00
・Public Days: May 23 (Sat) 11:00-19:00, May 24 (Sun) 11:00-18:00
FAQ
What technique does Daisuke Ishizuka use for his art?
He uses a unique technique of layering landscapes over manga characters and then carving through to finish the piece.
Details about the Beijing event?
It is an international art fair held at the National Agricultural Exhibition Center from May 21st to 24th.
Where can I follow Daisuke Ishizuka's latest work?
You can follow his latest creative activities and exhibition information on his official Instagram (@ishizuka_daisuke).