Riusuke Fukahori Goldfish Blossoms

Goldfish Blossoms was Riusuke Fukahori’s third and largest solo exhibition at Joshua Liner Gallery, on view from December 13, 2018 through January 19, 2019. The exhibition showcased the artist’s signature layered resin and acrylic paintings of goldfish, set within Japanese household objects and handmade vessels. Drawing from the deep cultural symbolism of goldfish in Japan, Fukahori captured both the realistic and abstract qualities of these creatures, achieving a striking illusion of life through meticulous, multi-layered painting. Works in the show included goldfish suspended in bowls, buckets, and even molded resin “plastic bags,” inspired by Hong Kong’s Goldfish Market. The result was a visual exploration of beauty, movement, and memory, in which each vessel functioned as both a container and a narrative frame.

Born in 1973 in Aichi, Japan, Fukahori lives and works in Yokohama. He has gained international recognition for his innovative use of resin and acrylic to depict hyperrealistic goldfish, transforming everyday objects into contemplative worlds. Fukahori's vessels often carry personal or historical significance, ranging from family heirlooms and temple bowls to discarded studio paint cans, imbuing each piece with a sense of lived history. His work has been exhibited widely in Japan, Europe, and the United States, including solo shows at the Hiratsuka Museum of Art, Kariya City Art Museum, and Joshua Liner Gallery. Fukahori’s paintings are held in numerous private and public collections, including The Japan Foundation and The Edogawa Art Museum.

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