Artist Resume – Ryuku Otsuka

Education

  • Parsons Paris, The New School Paris, 2017 - 2021 / Barchelor of Fine Arts

Solo Exhibition

2026

  • Quand le temps devient peinture, L'atelier Montmartre, Paris, France

Group Exhibitions / Artfairs

2026

  • Artisans Japan, Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Japan
  • Art Expo New York, New York City, NY, The United States
  • Time, Space, and Perception, UsagiNY, Brooklyn, NY, The United States
  • Exposition de l'atelier NIHONGA, Association Culturelle Franco-Japonaise de Tenri, France

2022 

  • Marché Jeune Créateurs, La Fondation FIMINCO, Romainville
  • Authentic Reproduction, Galerie D, Romainville 
  • BBFL, Brooklyn

2021

  •  BFA AMT Thesis Exhibition, Galerie D, Foundation FIMINCO, May

Awards

2026

  • Discovery Collection, Art Expo New York, New York City, NY, The United States

Other Activities

  • Arthe et Seasonalitea, Rennes, France, 2026
  • Practitioner of Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony, Urasenke 2025 -
  • Performance de l’art, Nuit Europé de Musées, Centre Pompidou, Beaubourg, May 2022
  • Designer Assistant at Men's Textile and Accessory in Louis Vuitton, under Virgil Abloh, July 2021 - January 2022
  • Instructor at Artistic Camp, Pantin Camping, Centre National de la Dance, June 2021
  • Creative Assistant of Kenzo Takada, Paris, 2019 - 2020

The Art of the Tribute

A memorial is more than a likeness; it is a return. Whether honoring a champion racing pigeon or a cherished companion, I use a detailed layering process to capture the specific spirit of your bird.

My work bridges the gap between traditional craft and personal history, creating a permanent home for the memories that matter most.

Specializations

1. Avian Memorials

For those who have lost a companion. I work closely with you to translate photographs and memories into a soulful portrait. These pieces often include symbolic elements—like a favorite flower—to ground the memory in beauty.

2. The Champion’s Legacy (Racing Pigeons)

Dedicated to the racing community. I capture the iridescent grace and the powerful anatomy of your top performers. These are not just portraits; they are records of excellence, designed to last for generations.

3. Floral & Botanical Pairings

Every bird has a story. I often pair my subjects with specific botanical elements (such as safflowers or seasonal blooms) that hold personal meaning to the collector, creating a balanced, symbolic composition.

4. Other Ideas

If you want any other subjects, you can still contact me on Instagram, and let's see if it works out.

The Process

  • The Dialogue: Every commission begins with a conversation. We discuss the bird’s personality, your shared history, and any specific symbols you wish to include.

  • The Study: I perform a deep visual study of the subject, ensuring the gaze and the posture are unmistakably theirs.

  • The Creation: Using archival pigments and hand-selected washi papers, I build the piece layer by layer in my Paris studio.

  • The Completion: You receive a work of art that is archival, intentional, and deeply personal.

Contemporary Kacho Series Art Print

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- 和 - The Art of Presence

In a world obsessed with efficiency, I put my phone away to find the "Little Observer" hiding within the defiant character of city pigeons and street flowers.

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