A true Edokko (Tokyoite), Hajime Kato was born in 1925 in Kanda, Tokyo.
As a young man, Kato won a number of titles in various categories in bicycle races and he also was a candidate for the Olympic team to compete in Helsinki.
To save the family home from financial problems he gave up his place with the Olympic team and instead rode as a top cyclist in Keirin tournaments. In 1958, he left for France to devote himself to pursuing his childhood dream of becoming a painter.
Kato was recognized as a Japanese artist in Paris and praised for his delicate cutting-edge sense, seeking colours and forms, and painting “light and wind”.
Today his works are collected worldwide by a great number of enthusiasts across the globe.
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Kato was recognized as a Japanese artist in Paris and praised for his delicate cutting-edge sense, seeking colours and forms, and painting “light and wind”. “His style is filled with a brisk energy, like wind fairies dancing wildly in the transparent morning sun light.” – Shuji Takashina, professor Emeritus at Toyko University and Director of Ohara Art Museum. DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 130.0 x 195.0 cm/51.2 x 76.8 ins SIGNATURE: Signed ‘Kato’ and dated (lower right) MEDIUM: Oil on canvas MAKE AN ENQUIRY -
Kato was recognized as a Japanese artist in Paris and praised for his delicate cutting-edge sense, seeking colours and forms, and painting "light and wind". “His style is filled with a brisk energy, like wind fairies dancing wildly in the transparent morning sun light.” - Shuji Takashina, professor Emeritus at Toyko University and Director of Ohara Art Museum. DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 89.0 x 116.0 cm/35.0 x 45.7 ins SIGNATURE: Signed 'Kato' and dated (lower right) MEDIUM: Oil on canvas MAKE AN ENQUIRY