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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Kōji Enokura · 1942 – 1995

A Stain No.1

Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, Ansan · original 108 x 77 cm

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The artist

Kōji Enokura

1942 – 1995

Quick facts

Museums on APSGyeonggi Museum of Modern Art
NationalityJapan
Died1995
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Works on APS1
Born1942, Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Early Life and Education

Born: Tokyo, Japan (1942)
Died: 1995
Graduated from the Painting Department at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 1966.
Received his MFA in Painting from the same university in 1968.
Influenced by artists such as Richard Serra, Jannis Kounellis, and Christo.
Early works involved staining paper, cloth, felt, and leather with oil and grease.

The Mono-ha Movement and Site-Specific Installations

A key member of the Mono-ha movement (emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s).
Mono-ha focused on the interdependency of various elements, surrounding space, and materials.
Notable Works:

Place (1970): Stacked straw paper soaked with oil – exhibited at the Tokyo Biennale '70.
Untitled (1970): Triangular structure of slashed leather placed on the floor.
Wall (1971): Concrete partition between two trees in the Parc Floral, Paris. Awarded a scholarship for this work.

Enokura's installations often highlighted the relationship between materials and their environment.

Photography as Art

Considered photography to be an art form in its own right.
Symptom: Sea–Body (P.W. No. 40): Iconic image of the artist lying on a seashore, body following the curve of the tide. Explored themes of human existence and connection with nature.

Later Works and Artistic Development

During the 1980s and 1990s, continued exploring staining techniques on cotton fabric.
Intervention or Intervention (Story) series: Featured smooth fields of black paint contrasted with unpainted fabric, sometimes incorporating oil-soaked lumber.
Works often incorporated elements like glass bottles filled with sand and water, or potted plants.

Historical Significance and Legacy

Pioneer of the Mono-ha movement, significantly influencing modern art.
His innovative use of industrial materials and natural elements challenged traditional artistic boundaries.
Works are held in prominent museum collections worldwide (e.g., Hirshhorn Museum, National Museum of Art).
Enokura's exploration of materiality, space, and the human body continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts.

Questions & Answers

Where are Kōji Enokura's artworks grouped by palette?

The By Palettes page groups Kōji Enokura's artworks by their color palettes.

What are the birth city and country of Kōji Enokura?

Kōji Enokura was born in Tokyo, in Japan.

Can I visit a virtual museum of Kōji Enokura's works?

Kōji Enokura's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 20, 2026

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