－Painting Stones as Clouds, Painting Mountains as Flowers－ Tsutomu Maruyama Exhibition
The Tsutomu Maruyama exhibition, focusing on expressing 'Qi Yun Sheng Dong' (spirit resonance and life force), will be held at Gallery HILLGATE.Summary
This article announces the exhibition of Japanese painter Tsutomu Maruyama, titled "－Painting Stones as Clouds, Painting Mountains as Flowers－," scheduled to take place at Gallery HILLGATE from December 23 to December 28, 2025. Maruyama emphasizes that art cannot exist without sensory stimulation, and he is strongly drawn to the concept of "Qi Yun Sheng Dong" (spirit resonance and life force) from classical Chinese painting theory. His core artistic goal is to express this intangible quality—that which constitutes the universe, nature, and all things—using color, form, and line. The article also provides a detailed profile of Maruyama, born in 1969, listing his significant awards, such as the Nisshun Prize and Special Selection at the Nitten exhibition, and his extensive exhibition history, including participation in various group shows and solo exhibitions.
(Source：美術館・アート情報)