About
Nobuko Saji
Born in Tokyo, Japan
Lives in Great Neck, New York
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Artist Statement
My paintings represent the relationship between our nature and the universe. I feel a deep connection with the circle which is dominant in my artwork. These circles are a symbol of peace, hope and unity in our human relationship. The sun, moon, stars and planets that I paint on the canvas are no different than each of us on this small planet we call Earth. Sometimes I feel the universe's energy and its light which pours onto humanity. This guides me in my creative visions.
Exhibitions
2021 - Seventh Annual Exhibition: Peace 2021
at Japanese American Association of New York,
New York City, NY
Williamsburg Art and Historical Center (WAH) -
Brooklyn, NY
Solo Exhibition and Artery Magazine Interview
Artifact Gallery, New York City, NYC
The 22nd Annual WAH Salon Membership Exhibition
Williamsburg Art and Historical Center (WAH) -
Brooklyn, NY
2020 - Group Exhibition
LiC-A @ Atlantic Gallery - New York City, NY
2019 - Off the Wall II
Plaxall Gallery - Long Island City, NY
2018 - Escape Velocity
Plaxall Gallery - Long Island City, NY
2017 - Breaking with Realism
Agora Gallery - New York City, NY
2015 - Oil Painting Group Show
Freeport Memorial Library - Freeport, NY
Manhasset Public Library - Manhasset NY
2013 - Printmaking Group Show
Manhasset Public Library - Manhasset, NY
Gallery onetwentyeight - New York City, NY
2010 - Woodcut & Etching
The Andrews Organization - New York City, NY
2007 - Open Art Contest Group Show
NY Coo Gallery - New York City
Professional History
2005 - present
Fine Art Artist - Printmaking and Painting
New York City and Long Island, New York
2009 - 2017, Freelance Textile Designer
Home furnishings at Cowtan and Tout, P/Kaufamnn Fabrics - NYC
1993 - 2009, Senior Textile Designer
Swavelle Millcreek - NYC
1977 - 1993, Freelance
Anju/Woodridge Textiles and Fabrics, Clarence House, Covington Fabrics and Design, Richloom, Scalamandre Fabrics, Schumacher, Spectrum Home Textiles - NYC
1975 - 1976, Freelance Illustrator and News Reporter
Japanese magazine and newspaper - San Francisco, California
1963 - 1967, Public Relations & Advertising
ANA Airlines - Tokyo, Japan
Education
Etching, Lithograph
School of Visual Arts, Continuing Education - New York City, NY
Fashion Illustration, Bookmaking
Fashion Institute of Technology - New York City, NY
Graphic design major art degree completion
Jyoshibi Art College - Tokyo, Japan