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Hiroshi Sato Art

Japanese, b. 1987

Hiroshi Sato, born in September 1987 in Japan, is a distinguished contemporary artist known for his realist paintings that delve into human consciousness and the interaction between mind and environment. From the age of three to fourteen, Sato spent his childhood in Tanzania, where he developed a keen sense of observation, understanding that he was not a participant in his surroundings but an observer. This perspective, combined with his exposure to diverse cultures, class, wealth, and languages, forms the backdrop of his interest in perception. A finalist for the Rise Art Prize 2018, Sato's work draws comparisons to Cezanne, Hopper, and Vermeer while maintaining a unique personal style. Influenced by Chuck Close, Euan Uglow, Johannes Vermeer, Edward Hopper, and Andrew Wyeth, Sato's paintings are technically excellent and narratively rich, often set in interior environments to create cohesive and compelling scenes. Based in San Francisco's Mission District, Sato continues to captivate audiences with his thoughtful and introspective approach to painting.

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Triple Windows - Figurative Interior with figures, three windows, hanging
Triple Windows - Figurative Interior with figures, three windows, hanging

Triple Windows - Figurative Interior with figures, three windows, hanging

By Hiroshi Sato

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"Triple Windows," is a mixed media painting depicting the interior of a dimly lit room with three large, arched windows. The windows occupy the upper half of the composition and reveal abstracted cityscape forms in muted blues and grays. Below the windows, a curved blue banquette...

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California Mall - Contemporary Urban Mall Exterior, Street Scene Painting
California Mall - Contemporary Urban Mall Exterior, Street Scene Painting

California Mall - Contemporary Urban Mall Exterior, Street Scene Painting

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"California Mall" is a mixed media landscape painting depicting the exterior of a shopping mall. The composition centers on a marquee sign with the partially legible word "Millspark"...

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Find a wide variety of authentic Hiroshi Sato art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Hiroshi Sato in oil paint, paint, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Hiroshi Sato art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of John D Martin RBA, Sydney Hall, and Rosie Copeland. Hiroshi Sato art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,900 and tops out at $5,760, while the average work can sell for $4,472.

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