Hiroshi Ariyama

Hiroshi is a screen printer based in Chicago, renowned for his vibrant, multi-colored representations of the city's neighborhoods, a passion he has pursued since 2004. His artwork has attracted a diverse following, appealing to collectors both locally and internationally.

Education:

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa – Printmaking
  • Columbia College Chicago – Graphic Design
  • Chicago Printmakers Collaborative – Screen Printing

Website:

https://ariyamastudio.com/

Other interests and inspirations:

Hiroshi possesses a deep curiosity for all forms of art, with a particular enthusiasm for visual art. He is also a skilled portrait photographer and enjoys creating abstract paintings in his spare time.

Hiroshi's teaching style:

Hiroshi believes that everyone has an artistic spark within them. He takes pride in guiding students based on their individual interests and skill levels. By demonstrating various techniques and the decision-making processes involved in screen printing, he empowers each student to develop the technical skills needed to bring their artistic visions to life.

Hiroshi loves EAC because . . .

Hiroshi enjoys teaching printmaking at EAC because the environment is clean, bright, and well-equipped for creative endeavors. Each student brings a different level of experience, and he finds it immensely rewarding to witness their pride in producing original artwork.

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