Yoshihiro Fujita, 354122, 2008

Oil on canvas
65 x 200 cm (visible), 70 x 205 x 3.5 cm (framed)
Condition: Very Good

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Yoshihiro Fujita (Japanese, b. 1971) is a contemporary artist known for his emotive, hyper-detailed depictions of the human eye. Originally from Kagoshima, Japan, Fujita first studied economics before shifting toward digital graphics in 1999—a transition that marked the beginning of his artistic career. Since then, he has developed a distinctive visual language that merges the precision of digital art with the introspection of psychological portraiture.

Fujita’s work draws heavily from Japanese Manga aesthetics while embracing the symbolic depth of classical portraiture. By isolating and magnifying the human eye, he captures a wide spectrum of emotion—curiosity, melancholy, hope—transforming the eye into a narrative device. His treatment of the eye as a subject not only reflects its cultural resonance in Japan as a window to the soul but also explores its universal power as a bearer of expression and memory.

Though anchored in contemporary technique, Fujita’s art maintains a quiet lyricism. His compositions often feel suspended between realism and reverie, inviting viewers into a space of contemplation. Bridging tradition and modernity, his practice speaks to the emotional complexities of seeing and being seen—an exploration that continues to evolve with each new work.

(Photographed April 2025)