no art, no life

Kazuyuki Nishimura draws the Pyracantha plant, but his pictures look like strange creatures and nothing like the real thing. "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 Kazuyuki Nishimura (80) who lives in Shiga Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

Breasts, scissors, genitals ... while facing her memories and fears, Marie Suzuki draws the female nude. "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 Marie Suzuki who lives in Nagano Prefecture. The program delves into her creative process and attempts to capture her unique form of expression.

Day after day, Shinichi Sawada creates ceramic artworks that are full of life and bring to mind Jomon-period pottery. "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 Sawada (38) who lives in Shiga Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

Cut the string, tie it together. Cut it again, and tie it again. Single-mindedly repeating these actions, Chikara Nisato creates his string balls. "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 Chikara Nisato (51) who lives in Iwate Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

With his unique sense of color, Takeru Aoki draws the singers and pro wrestlers he has loved since childhood. "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 Takeru Aoki (51) who lives in Fukushima Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

Breathing on a fallen leaf, Yoshihiro Watanabe begins to fold it, and the fallen leaf is reborn as an animal. "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 Yoshihiro Watanabe (30) who lives in Kumamoto Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

The colorful and intricate drawings of Makoto Fukui are filled with countless eyes that seem to stare at the viewer. "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 Fukui (37) who lives in Nagasaki Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

Tomoyuki Hirano (nicknamed "Hiratomo") creates "movies" in which a girl named Miho-san travels the world. "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 Tomoyuki Hirano (32) who lives in Tokyo. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

Searching for a place to call home, Yasuhiro Nishikawa fills his vivid dot-filled drawings with his deepest hopes. "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 Yasuhiro Nishikawa (59) who lives in Saitama Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

A man fills every inch of a two-meter square drawing with fine lines and stippling. "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 CANKTLE, a man who follows his own creative path, unbeknown to anyone. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

Studio Yellow is producing artists who are recognized in Japan and abroad. One of the first was Arita Kyoko and her unique dot 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 Studio Yellow in Osaka Prefecture. The program delves into the creative processes of the artists of Yellow and attempts to capture their unique forms of expression.

Usui Norikazu taught himself oil painting, and for 30 years he has been painting the rock stars he has looked up to since his youth. "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 Usui Norikazu (56) who lives in Gifu Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

Drawing on the wall with his saliva and peeling off the wallpaper, a middle-schooler named Katsuyama Naoto creates his wall 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 Katsuyama Naoto (13) who lives in Saitama Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

It's like another dimension, where you are made speechless by the masks which cover every surface. While running a barbershop, Sakai Torayoshi devotes himself to mask making. "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 Sakai Torayoshi (84) who lives in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.

Tanpopo-No-Ye is a place that gives birth to free and diverse forms of expression, beginning with the soft and abstract drawings of Sawai Reiko. "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 Tanpopo-No-Ye in Nara Prefecture. The program delves into the creative processes of the artists of Tanpopo-No-Ye and attempts to capture their unique forms of expression.

Zuiho Taiko is a Japanese drum group whose members have developmental disabilities. The group rouses the hearts of audiences with its mighty sound. "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 Zuiho Taiko in Nagasaki Prefecture. Filming their performance in the practice hall, the program attempts to capture their unique form of expression.

Drawing letters with remarkable concentration, Hirano Yoshiyasu creates his own utterly unique world of typography. "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 Hirano Yoshiyasu (39) who lives in Osaka Prefecture. The program delves into his creative process and attempts to capture his unique form of expression.