Yoshiro Tachibana | Abstract / Naif painter

Yoshiro Tachibana / 橘与四郎 (1941-2016) was born in Japan (Sanda, Kobe), son of a painter Nakaba Tachibana (1902-2000).

Growing up during World War II, especially in the aftermath of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki catastrophes, had a profound impact on his worldview.

This turbulent era awakened in him a deep restlessness and a desire to explore beyond Japan’s borders, leading him to travel at a young age in search of new artistic perspectives and experiences.

Yoshiro began to study art in Tokyo in 1962 and became inspired by the work of Klee.

The 1980s were a period of great growth and recognition for Yoshiro.

In 1981, he traveled to Japan to exhibit in Tokyo, and three years later, in 1984, his work was selected for "La Expo Cultural Japón 84" in A Coruña.

During these years, he immersed himself in mystical themes and studied Buddhist mandalas.

In 1987, he held another exhibition at the Sanda City Hall in Japan and traveled to Sri Lanka to delve deeper into early Buddhism.

Upon returning to Spain in 1988, he began exploring primitive painting and medieval iconography..

After a long period of isolation, in 1998, Yoshiro resumed exhibiting his work, showcasing it in Kobe, Japan, and several Spanish cities.

In 2001, he had the opportunity to present his pieces alongside the works of his father, Nakaba Tachibana, in his hometown.

Three years later, he returned to Japan for an exhibition in the city of Ashikaga at the Kurita Memorial Hall.

In 2005, his growing recognition led him to participate in the Stockholm Art Fair in Sweden.

Throughout the 2000s, Yoshiro held numerous exhibitions in Galicia, including at Galería Espacio, Hotel Palacio del Carmen, Galería Triquel y Medulio, Galería Visol, and Galería Bomarzo.

In 2010, he held his final public exhibition at María Pita, the City Hall of A Coruña.

In 2015, his work Pueblo Azul was featured in a Zarzuela performance at the Washington National Opera.