Chiharu Kihara

Chiharu Kihara was born in Yamaguchi, Japan in 1979. She dropped out of high school and pursued art independently. 

Influenced by the masterworks of Da Vinci and Sesshu, Kihara ’s creations are an amalgamation of botanical, zoological, and entomological motifs alongside portraiture. Each piece is imbued with vitality, nurtured through the meticulous curation of hundreds of sketches. Her work is famous for untamed vitality, capturing the diverse essence of life forms. Through the enchantment of color and line, Chiharu transcends mere sight to evoke profound emotions.

Kihara’s selected solo exhibition in Roid works Gallery, Tokyo, from 2012 - 2022, Gendai Heights Gallery Den, Tokyo (2011).

Kihara received awards from 64th Yamaguchi Prefecture Art Exhibition Honorable Mention(2009),  the winner 63rd Yamaguchi Prefecture Art Exhibition (2008).

Chiharu Kihara currently lives and works in Japan.