Yuko Montgomery

~Biography~

Born in Chiba, Japan, Yuko was reared by parents who appreciated every aspect of art. As a child growing up in Bangladesh her creative talents began to flourish.

In 2000, Yuko attended Tama Art University in Tokyo majoring in oil painting. At that time, her method of expression gradually shifted from canvas to jewelry design. As a result, Yuko launched a jewelry brand while simultaneously attending school. Her jewelry has been sold worldwide and has collaborated with popular fashion brands.

Yuko spent several years in the Netherlands and the United States and moved to Nagasaki Japan, where it’s surrounded by beautiful mountains and the blue ocean.
She was deeply impressed by the majestic nature and animals there and that led her soul to start painting again.
Yuko channels her enthusiasm for the amazing characteristics of the animals formed in the process of evolution onto canvas. Employing academic oil painting techniques in the creations of her pieces, Yuko believes that oil gives life to her art because the medium "works inquisitively as if it has its spirit".

Her works are housed in private collections widely around the world.

Yuko is also passionate about preserving beautiful nature and the planet earth for the next generation. By donating a portion of the art sales, she contributes to nature conservation activities.

~Artist Statement~

I paint the beauty of the universe as I see it reflected through nature's majesty in my current home of Nagasaki, Japan. I believe that every animal that exists in this world deserves to be called God’s masterpiece.

Their remarkable behaviors and appearances have evolved to support their roles on this planet...toward the fulfillment of each of their destinies.

I channel my enthusiasm for the amazing characteristics of animals by rendering them with academic oil painting techniques on canvas. Oil paint works inquisitively as if it has its own spirit— I believe this quality gives vivacity to the animals in my work.

Through my paintings, I hope that viewers will truly appreciate the extraordinary world that surrounds us.

*2004 BFA,Tama art university / Tokyo,Japan

*2011 Hiko Mizuno college of jewelry / Tokyo,Japan

*2020~Current : dot art studio/ Nagasaki Japan / Kids art program instructor

*2020 Oct/ Solo Exhibition "Creations Between Heaven & Earth" / Shimanose art museum, Nagasaki Japan

*2020 Nov/ Group Exhibition "Kokonoe Group Exhibition" / Shimanose art museum, Nagasaki Japan

*2021 Apr/ Solo Exhibition "Sacred Creations" / Artas Gallely, Fukuoka Japan

Fumihira Abiko

wildlife painting, japanese artist, bird painting, photorealism, hyperrealism, animal art