ARTIST RYOHEI YAMASHITA

What does it mean to express "energy" through art?

Ryohei Yamashita Solo Exhibition "Energyism" Dates: October 4 (Sat) - October 22 (Wed), 2025 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Closes at 6:00 PM on the final day) Venue: GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS GINZA ATRIUM GINZA SIX 6F, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Reception: October 3 (Fri), 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Open to all Exhibition Highlights: Ryohei Yamashita is a painter who has continually depicted the dynamic movement of people and the dynamism of nature. He captures moments—the moment the wind is cu

A collaboration event between the manga Blue Lock and Isetan will be held at Isetan Shinjuku from August 13 to 18. Ryohei Yamashita has been appointed as the collaboration artist for this event. The exhibition will feature works created by painting Yamashita's full "Energyism" background into new illustrations drawn by Mr. Nomura (the original artist/illustrator). Additionally, the original artwork for the Blue Lock collaboration piece newly created by Yamashita will also b

■ ArtSticker SELECTION Exhibition Details The group exhibition "ArtSticker SELECTION -Hankyu Men's Osaka Contemporary Art Gallery-" will be held at Hankyu Men's Osaka Contemporary Art Gallery from August 20 (Wed) to September 15 (Mon), 2025. This exhibition features 14 up-and-coming artists who are attracting attention in art markets both domestically and internationally, selected by the art communication platform ArtSticker. The highly individual works, including new pieces,

(A slightly refined draft of the concept paper on "Energyism.") Introduction Art history theses present a crucial academic opportunity to deeply explore a specific theme and develop arguments based on original insights. This paper focuses on the art concept "Energyism," proposed as a form of dynamic expression in contemporary art, and examines its theoretical framework and art historical context. Specifically, it uses the concept of "Yakudo" (躍動, Dynamism/Vibrancy) , advocate

Ryohei Yamashita's concept of "Energyism" aims to express a powerful energy that profoundly impacts the viewer through his art. This paper analyzes Energyism within Yamashita's artwork by examining his expressive style and personal experience, and explores its positioning and influence within contemporary art. Paper Title (Updated: June 30, 2024) Capturing Motion: The Formation and Development of Energyism Introduction Background: The art concept "Energyism," proposed by Ry

The Sapporo Beer Black Label Hakone Ekiden Can will be released on November 29th. I was in charge of creating the artwork for the can. Let's watch the Ekiden (relay race) during the 2023 New Year holiday with a can of beer! https://www.sapporobeer.jp/news_release/0000015406/

The gallery talk for Ryohei Yamashita’s solo exhibition, “HOPE,” which started on December 10th, has been summarized into this text. It covers the history of the painter Ryohei Yamashita and the appeal of his “dynamism” paintings. Please enjoy it along with the video. [Video content is available here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXVVbHsFyKo/ ] [Original source page for this article: https://chignitta.com/archives/items/ryoheiyamashirta_interview ] Gallery Talk at Chignitta S

A wonderful collaboration has come to fruition at the Osaka solo exhibition: artwork based on the manga Kingdom . To my great honor, Mr. Yasuhisa Hara, the author of Kingdom , has long been very fond of my work, and he personally requested that I draw Kingdom in the "Yamashita style" someday. Realizing there was no time like the present, I completed the pieces immediately! Kingdom art "Shin" Kingdom art "Ouki" Kingdom art "Kyoukai" Kingdom art "Eisei" Kingdom art "Yo Tanwa"

I have created the illustration for the Mizuho Financial Group corporate advertisement, titled 'The Moment of Dynamism.' It will be displayed at Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Trust & Banking branches nationwide. This is an original piece by Yamashita that fully captures the passion and dynamism of sports, which is his true forte. Please be sure to see the actual work in person at the branches. https://www.mizuho-fg.co.jp/jumpto2020/gallery/index.html

As part of the public art installation project accompanying the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line station renovations, Ryohei Yamashita created the original artwork and supervised the production of the stained glass art at Gaienmae Station. The work is titled "The Forest of Dynamism" ( Yakudō no Mori ). “A sprinter races at full speed down the ginkgo-lined avenue. Athletes push themselves to the limit in the legendary stadiums that lie beyond his gaze. This is the Meiji Jingu Gaien, kn

I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the production of a short film as the Drawing Supervisor for the artwork featured in the movie. It is the story of a young boy named Genki who discovers his artistic talent thanks to a computer gifted to him by his beloved grandmother. The five-minute video is an emotional piece that I highly recommend watching, especially for children. 【Short Film】One Trick Pony ｜ Lenovo YOGA Director: Takehiro Shiraishi Cast Genki: Sora Na

I created the artwork for the Toyota Motor Corporation 2020 corporate calendar. With a dynamic composition to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic year, the calendar expresses the vision of mobility that Toyota envisions: "Freedom and joy of movement for all." Calendar Title: VIBRANT MOMENTS Art Direction: Koji Yoshida (Sublime) Design Planning & Production: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. Artwork: Ryohei Yamashita TOYOTA 2020 CALENDAR In creating the artwork, I studied Toy

I created a mural on the exterior wall of "Shimokita Front," a new commercial building that opened at the central exit of Shimokitazawa Station. The mural's theme is music and the memories of Shimokitazawa. [ Shimokita Front Website ] This location was formerly the site of a station-front food market. The artwork incorporates the owner's desire to preserve the traces of that history within the painting.

I created a mural for the entrance of the new headquarters office of JAAF (Japan Association of Athletics Federations) within the Japan Sport Olympic Square, which is located right next to the New National Stadium. For me, having experienced track and field in middle and high school, this was the ultimate canvas. Client: Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) Office Design Direction: Hito-ba Design Inc. Space Design: Nobuto Ogawa As a new artistic attempt, I ex