no art, no life plus: Fujita Yu, Nara

no art, no life

10m 00s
Broadcast on February 26, 2023 Available until March 31, 2023

This episode of "no art, no life" features Fujita Yu who lives in a social services center in Nara City. For 30 years, Fujita has been creating artwork based on themes like numbers and demons. His colorful expression takes many forms, such as drawings and cardboard sculptures. This program introduces artists from across Japan for whom expression is not a choice, but a compulsion. Not influenced by existing art or trends, nor by education, these artists and their works are gaining worldwide recognition. Devoted to creation, not for anyone else or even for themselves, they have a powerful presence. The program delves into Fujita Yu's creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

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