Mikio WATANABE
Mikio WATANABE
Born 1954, Yokohama, Japan
Lives and works in Pierric, France
“Je suis intimement persuadé qu’au cœur de toutes les choses existant dans ce monde, il y a quelque chose de très simple et pur qui dépasse la complexité des apparences. Cette pureté est par essence puissance et beauté.”
Biography
1977 Completed studies in Tokyo, leaves Japan, crosses Siberia, settled in Paris, France
1979-1981 Learned engraving techniques, Atelier 17, with S.W. Hayter, Paris, France
Since 1981 Has dedicated his work to mezzotint
Awards/selected
2018 1st Price, Miniprint Kazanlak, Bulgaria
2017 Grand Prix, 4th IMF, Ekaterinburg, Russia
2015 Laureate, 3rd Triennale de Gravure en taille-douce, Lisle-sur-Tarn, France
2014 2nd Prize, 9th Triennale Modiale de l’Estampe, Chamalières, France
2013 Marie et Léon Navier Prize, Fondation Taylor, Paris, France
2007 Kiyoshi Hasegawa Prize, Fondation Taylor, Paris, France
1992 Mini Print International, Cadaqués, Spain
1989 Salon de la Gravure Internationale, Bayeux, France
Over 100 solo exhibitions in Japan, USA, Canada and Europe
Solo Exhibitions/since 2000 selected/
Gallerie Gloux, Concarneau, France; 5th IMF, Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts, Russia; R. Brown Collection, Bodega Bay, CA, USA /2019/; Mission Gallery, Cambria, CA, USA /2019/; Galerie AA, Clermont-Ferrand, France /2018, 2014, 2007, 2005/; Miniprint Kazanlak, Bulgaria /2018/; Mission Gallery, San Juan Bautista, CA, USA /2017, 2015, 2013, 2009, 2002/; Gallery Murakoshi, Tokyo, Japan /2017, 2014, 2011, 2008/; 10th Triennale Mondiale de l’Estampe, Chamalières, France /2017/; Fondation Taylor, Paris; Galerie L. Courbet, Paris, France /2014/; Château Musée de Nemours, France; Galerie V. Henwood, Cholet, France /2012/; Prise de Tête, Romans, France /2011, 2007/; Galery 71, New York, USA /2010, 2000/; Galerie E. Poggi, Grenoble /2010, 2003, 2000/; Galerie Woallas, Lyon; Galerie E. Doublet, St. Georges Du Bois, France; R. Brown Collection, Bodega Bay USA /2009/; Galerie Bergeron, Ottawa, Canada; Galerie 89, Paris, France /2008/; Multiple Impressions, New York, USA /2007, 2005, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994-1992, 1990, 1989, 1987/; Davidson Galleries, Seattle, USA; Gallerie Dassonvalle, Honfleur, France /2007/; Médiathèque Hermeland, Saint-Herblain, France /2006/; Galerie M. Broutta, Paris, France /2005, 2003, 2001, 1998/; Avalon Gallery, Carmel, USA /2005, 2002, 2000/; A. Miller Gallery, Wittnberg University, Springfield, USA /2003/; S.E. Feinman Fine Arts, New York, USA /2002/; Gallery Ten, Tokyo, Japan /2000, 1999/; Stone and Press Gallery, New Orleans, USA; Billy Hork Galleries, Chicago, USA; Galerie Klose, Esse, Germany /2000/; Galerie Han, Tokyo, Japan /2006, 2003, 2000, 1998, 1995/; Librairie B. Lettu, Genève, Switzerland /2006, 2003, 2000, 1998, 1995/; JRS Fine Art, Providence, USA /2002, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1995, 1992, 1989/; Kaibundo Gallery, Kobe, Japan /1997, 1995, 1992-1988/.
Collections National galleries, libraries, museums of art, art and culture institutions, academies of fine arts and private collections worldwide.
www.mikiowatanabe.com