Characterized by his use of colors, Hideyuki Katsumata’s artwork is melodramatic as well as hectic in the way that his forms and different characters are placed in-between, around and in front of each other.  Seemingly unorganized, Hideyuki’s pieces have a sense of a dynamism that is all juxtaposed with familiar color palettes.  We were able to ask this Japanese artist a few questions in hopes of untangling his artwork.

What type of mediums do you work with the most? Which mediums are your favorite to work with? I use acrylic on paper a lot these days but I use other stuff according to how I feel like.

Where do you find the most inspiration from? My own philosophy and imagination.

I noticed that your artwork consists of many vibrant colors, how do you think your artwork has progressed throughout the years of your career?  I have always liked many different colors. If because of the fact that I’ve always been using many different colors has made my art progress, I would appreciate that.

What artists/musicians have you worked with? If you had to choose, who would you select as your favorite? Rainbow Arabia, Little Dragon, Simone White, Floattt, Kiyoshiro Imawano, etc… everyone is amazing in their own different ways, so I can’t just choose one.

Are there any upcoming projects that we should know about? I am going to work as a part of mojo Visions more from now on. Also, check out mine and Billi Sprague’s collaboration work, “YUBISUMO.”

Interviewed and written by Michelle Nguyen, featured in Issue No.5

(Source: titlemagazine.net)

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