Shinsuke Ikeuchi is a contemporary artist based in Tokyo, known for his work in both metalwork and sculpture. He began his journey as a metal sculptor in 2003 and has since expanded his artistic endeavours to include sculpture. His art revolves around the concept of “colour”, a fundamental element that allows him to express his life story and emotions. Through his work, he aims to convey the power and allure of colour and the innovation that comes from combining different materials.
Shinsuke Ikeuchi
Specialisation: Mixed media [metal and special resin]
Born in Fukuoka in 1984, Shinsuke Ikeuchi is a self-taught metal sculptor. Alongside his career as a metal sculptor, he has explored the possibilities of expression in two and three dimensions, establishing himself as a contemporary artist. His mixed media works, incorporating special resin, capture the fluid texture inherent in metal while transforming inorganic materials into organic and tactile forms. His style represents the expansion of the source energy of life and its origins, using materials such as pewter and silver to create unique mixed media artworks.
Career highlights:
2003: Started metal sculpting
2009: Opened ARTRICK Yakuin store [Fukuoka].
2015: Started creating two-dimensional works
October 2017: Opened Encode Daimyo Store [Fukuoka].
December 2017: Opened PUCUPUCU Nagasaki Glover Garden Store [Nagasaki].
June 2019: Established office Shinsuke Co., Ltd. [Fukuoka]
December 2019: Opened art studio at Tokyo Tower Media Center [Tokyo]
January 2020: Held permanent exhibitions at the art studio/gallery
June 2022: Participated in the ONE ASIA charity event
Awards:
April 2018: Awarded the Excellence Prize at the 3rd Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition [Fukuoka Asian Art Museum].
November 2018: Received the Fukuoka Prefectural Governor’s Award at the 4th Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition.
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