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Art by Construction Workers | A Virtual Exhibition
Aki Kumono
Making artwork is nothing but a fight with myself and society to create value. My art is based on the two existences of the present and future. My pieces reflect the mystical nature of time with unclear lines of the present and future. Through my art I am exploring how our vision of life can go from blurred and veiled to clear and colorful. To demonstrate this my work predominantly features children, because children are the physical manifestation of the present and future. I am also interested in portraying the absolute hope that children give to society, as they are beings of complete potential. When adult society becomes clouded, the new generation will always be the ones to provide courage, strength, and vitality to face and improve upon the mistakes of the older generation. This hope of what a child represents, this is what I strive to portray in my artwork.
Harper with friend
2021, acrylic and oil on board, 48 x 36 inches
Harper
2021, acrylic and oil on board, 48 x 36 inches
Girl with romper
2021, acrylic and oil on board, 48 x 36 inches
Oliver
2021, acrylic and oil on board, 48 x 32 inches
Black and white rose
2021, acrylic and oil on board, 48 x 32 inches
Girl With Camouflage Pants, Aki Kumono
Black Man, Aki Kumono
‘Harper & Alicia’ Aki Kumono
‘Harper & Alicia’ Aki Kumono
‘Time & Space / Zoe with doll, 2025’ Aki Kumono
Acrylic on canvas. I moved from Japan to New York in 1975. I worked as a cabinet maker for 40 years. After I retired, I started creating art daily, using acrylic on canvas to explore the energy of life and the hope carried by future generations. My current muse is my young granddaughter. I photograph her moments and transform them into paintings that honor the wonder, resilience and promise within every child.
‘Time & Space / Zoe with doll, 2025’ Aki Kumono
Acrylic on canvas. I moved from Japan to New York in 1975. I worked as a cabinet maker for 40 years. After I retired, I started creating art daily, using acrylic on canvas to explore the energy of life and the hope carried by future generations. My current muse is my young granddaughter. I photograph her moments and transform them into paintings that honor the wonder, resilience and promise within every child.
‘Time & Space 2 – Girls with camouflage clothes’ Aki Kumono
Oil on plywood. My granddaughter is my muse. I like to express her energy and life forces.
‘Time & Space 1 – Girl with camouflage pants’ Aki Kumono
Oil on plywood. My granddaughter is my muse. I like to express her energy and life forces.