“Banquet”
Shishino Ankoro
Event Dates: August 20, 2026 – August 24, 2026
Shishino Ankoro
～Profile～
An artist who, while drawing on traditional Japanese painting techniques, explores diverse forms of expression, including two-dimensional works, sculpture, and installations.
Biography
2019: Graduated from the Art Course, General Studies Department, Juntoku Girls’ High School
2023: Graduated from the Department of Japanese Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, Musashino Art University
2025: Completed the Japanese Painting Course, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Musashino Art University
2025: Enrolled in the Doctoral Program, Art Production Field, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Musashino Art University (currently enrolled)
Selected Exhibitions
2021: Group exhibition “Nature I” (GALLERY ART POINT, Ginza)
2021: “ART! ART! OSAKA” (Daimaru Umeda Store)
2022: Group Exhibition “Scales Exhibition” (POWDEROOM, Koenji)
2022: “SumArt Festa” (Daimaru Suma Store)
2022: “ART! ART! OSAKA” (Daimaru Umeda Store)
2023: “Musashino Art University 2022 Graduation and Completion Works Exhibition”
2023: Solo Exhibition “Patience Oil Cures All Ills” (Gallery HANA Shimokitazawa)
2024: Two-Artist Exhibition “Mountain Whale, Sea Whale” (Gallery HANA Shimokitazawa)
2024: Solo Exhibition “I Drew It.” (HIROSHIGE Cafe Gallery)
2025: Group Exhibition “CROSSPOINT #4” (Malaysia)
2025: “Musashino Art University 2024 Graduation and Completion Projects Exhibition”
2025: Solo Exhibition “Children’s Toys Are for Children” (Gallery HANA Shimokitazawa)
2025: “Musashino Art University 2024 Graduation and Completion Projects: Exhibition of Outstanding Works”
2025 “Chiba International Art Festival 2025: Art Indépendant Exhibition”
2025: Two-Person Exhibition “Mountain Whale, Sea Whale” (Gallery HANA Shimokitazawa), and others
Awards
2022: Musashino Art University Graduation Project Excellence Award (Department of Japanese Painting)
2024: Musashino Art University Completion Project Excellence Award (Japanese Painting Course)
Shishino Ankoro's Commitment
Focusing on themes such as nature, social issues, and folklore, the artist’s goal is to reexamine the landscapes, cultures, and values that are gradually being forgotten in people’s daily lives, and to pass them on to the next generation through her artwork. By blending traditional Japanese painting techniques with a contemporary perspective, she creates works that encourage viewers to gain new insights and engage in dialogue.
Exhibited Works
Utage
35,000 yen (tax included)
Size: P8 (455 × 333)
Media: Painted on wood, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments, gofun
Created: August 2026
Warm Friends
12,000 yen (tax included)
Size: S0 (180 × 180))
Media: Painted on wood, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments, gofun
Created: August 2026
The Green King
12,000 yen (tax included)
Size: S0 (180 × 180))
Materials: Washi paper, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments
Created: August 2026
Playing Around
12,000 yen (tax included)
Size: S0 (180 × 180))
Materials: Washi paper, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments, gofun
Created: August 2026
Kappa's Korokoro
15,000 yen (tax included)
Size: SM (158 × 227)
Media: Painted on wood, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments, gofun
Created: July 2026
Appetizers
12,000 yen (tax included)
Size: SM (158 × 227)
Materials: Washi paper, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments, gofun
Created: August 2026
Neko Taxi
18,000 yen (tax included)
Size: M3 (160 × 273)
Media: Painted on wood, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments, gofun
Created: August 2026
Kawa no Ko
20,000 yen (tax included)
Size: P3 (190 × 273)
Media: Washi paper, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments
Created: July 2026
A Walk with Kappa
23,000 yen (tax included)
Size: F4 (242 × 333)
Media: Painted on wood, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments, gofun
Created: July 2026
Kawataro
23,000 yen (tax included)
Size: F4 (242 × 333)
Media: Washi paper, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments
Created: July 2026
Spora, the Turtle Monster
15,000 yen (tax included)
Size: SM (227 × 158)
Materials: Washi paper, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments
Created: October 2025
Hachidaruma
10,000 yen (tax included)
Size: F0 (180 × 140)
Media: Panel, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments
Created: September 2025
Shōodon
10,000 yen (tax included)
Size: F0 (180 × 140)
Media: Panel, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments
Created: September 2024
Even When You’re Round, Look Up.
15,000 yen (tax included)
Size: SSM (227×227)
Media: Panel painting, mineral pigments, water-soluble pigments
Kitsune [Mawari]
10,000 yen (tax included)
Size: F3 (273 × 220)
Media: Collage, water-soluble paint
Created: January 2023
Kujishin [Mawari]
10,000 yen (tax included)
Size: F3 (273 × 220)
Media: Collage, water-soluble paint
Created: January 2023
Large Eel [Rotating]
10,000 yen (tax included)
Size: F3 (273 × 220)
Media: Collage, water-soluble paint
Created: January 2023
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Exhibition Title
Ankoro Shishino Solo Exhibition
Date
2026/8/20-24
Time
11:00-19:00
Location
Gallery An Nihonbashi
12-4 Nihonbashi Odenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0011 Refolia 5F
Gallery Iori
[Access]
4-minute walk from Higashi-Nihonbashi Station, Exit A2
5-minute walk from Kodemachō Station, Exit 1