Takafumi Yamane

 

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Born in 1996, currently living in Shiga Prefecture. Belongs to Studio Yamanami since 2015. Originally reluctant to engage in creative activities, he started stamping as a way to do something that felt like a chore without feeling pressured. Using stamps made of various materials such as rolled-up cardboard, paper cups, and rubber stamps, he chooses his favorite color and carefully stamps each one. As he worked on it, he gradually freed himself from his aversion to creativity, and each time he completed a piece he felt a sense of accomplishment and joy, and his confidence in his creations grew. Now, stamping has become an activity that the introvert can undertake as a form of self-expression.

Born in 1996, residing in Shiga Prefecture and a member of ATELIER YAMANAMI since 2015. Yamane started painting using stamp seals as a way of eliminating his intimidation of art. Due to this method, he is now able to work without having to feel pressured or overwhelmed. The stamp seals Yamane uses are handmade using materials such as cardboard, paper cups and rubber. After selecting a color, Yamane carefully stamps each seal onto a sheet of paper and creates a bright and colorful piece of artwork. This painting method has lifted Yamane's aversion toward art and has even boosted his confidence as it helped him realize the joy and satisfaction in completing a project. Being a shy person, this activity has become Yamane's way of expressing himself to others.