no art, no life

Hidden in this vivid and fantastic scenery drawn by Hironori Shiraishi, there is a secret which only the creator knows. "no art, no life" 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. This episode features Hironori Shiraishi (46) who lives in Hiroshima Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

"What is this?" The artworks created by Momoka Imura, countless buttons sewn onto fabric, are totally original. "no art, no life" 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. This episode features Momoka Imura (24) who lives in Shiga Prefecture. The program delves into her creative process and attempts to capture her unique form of expression.

Shinichi Kobayashi began drawing at the age of 72, and in just 5 years covered the inside and outside of his home with drawings. "no art, no life" 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. This episode features Shinichi Kobayashi (80) who lives in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

A man covers a sheet of paper with Chinese characters. Moriya Kishaba spent years in his room writing characters, unbeknownst to even his parents. "no art, no life" 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. This episode features Moriya Kishaba (40) who lives in Okinawa Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

Deep in the mountains of Mie Prefecture, there is a paradise that one ceramic artist dedicated 35 years of his life to creating. "The Rainbow's Spring" is 5,600 square meters, and everything in it is a ceramic work of art. "no art, no life" 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. This episode attempts to capture the unique form of expression of the ceramic artist Kenji Azuma, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 75.

A profoundly mysterious inner-world within just 3 square meters. Shun Yonaha pours the hallucinations and visions in his head out onto paper. "no art, no life" 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. This episode features Shun Yonaha (40) who lives in Tomigusuku, Okinawa Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

Sanae Sasaki expresses herself in a singular manner, through works of painting, embroidery, collage, weaving, and more. "no art, no life" 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. This episode features Sanae Sasaki (56) who lives in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture. The program delves into her creative process and attempts to capture her unique form of expression.

An erotic world is painted in an immense 19-meter picture scroll. Makoto Toya has given up everything in his life to paint women. "no art, no life" 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. This episode features Makoto Toya (75) who lives in Nishiooi, Tokyo. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

Irregular but pleasing sounds deeply stir the listener's emotions. The performers in otto & orabu don't fear being out of sync. "no art, no life" 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. This episode features otto & orabu who are based in Kagoshima Prefecture. The program delves into their creative process and attempts to capture their unique form of expression.

Masashi Kanasaki spent an extraordinary amount of time creating something which has never been seen before. "no art, no life" 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. This episode features Masashi Kanasaki (29) who lives in Kichijoji, Tokyo. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.