


SHUN SUDO
B. 1977
Based
Japan & USA
Based
Japan & USA
Based
Japan & USA
Education
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Education
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Education
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Represented
Exclusively In India
Represented
Exclusively In India
Represented
Exclusively In India
Medium
Paintings, Sculptures, Silkscreens
Medium
Paintings, Sculptures, Silkscreens
Medium
Paintings, Sculptures, Silkscreens
Shun Sudo fuses pop and traditional Japanese aesthetics into vibrant symbols of connection, peace, and hope.
Shun Sudo fuses pop and traditional Japanese aesthetics into vibrant symbols of connection, peace, and hope.
Born in Tokyo in 1977, Shun Sudo is a leading contemporary artist based between Tokyo and New York. Largely self-taught after moving to the United States in his twenties, he absorbed influences from skateboarding, graffiti, manga, and anime while remaining inspired by traditional Japanese painting techniques, specifically sumi-e. His practice now spans painting, drawing, and sculpture, defined by bold imagery that merges Eastern aesthetics with Western pop sensibilities. Exhibited in Tokyo, New York, and Miami, his works blur the boundaries between “high” and “low” art—accessible in their vibrancy yet layered with commentary on contemporary life. His murals, canvases, and installations have positioned him among Japan’s most significant contemporary voices, with a practice that appeals equally to international audiences and local communities.
Born in Tokyo in 1977, Shun Sudo is a leading contemporary artist based between Tokyo and New York. Largely self-taught after moving to the United States in his twenties, he absorbed influences from skateboarding, graffiti, manga, and anime while remaining inspired by traditional Japanese painting techniques, specifically sumi-e. His practice now spans painting, drawing, and sculpture, defined by bold imagery that merges Eastern aesthetics with Western pop sensibilities. Exhibited in Tokyo, New York, and Miami, his works blur the boundaries between “high” and “low” art—accessible in their vibrancy yet layered with commentary on contemporary life. His murals, canvases, and installations have positioned him among Japan’s most significant contemporary voices, with a practice that appeals equally to international audiences and local communities.









At the heart of Sudo’s work lies a philosophy of unity, crystallized in his recurring “Button Flower” motif. Flowers symbolize beauty and renewal, while buttons represent connection; together they form an emblem of love, peace, and shared humanity. Sudo has expanded this vision through collaborations with Christian Louboutin, Porsche, Nike, Apple, and Medicom’s BE@RBRICK, as well as projects for Ginza Sony Park and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. His exhibitions—such as Blowin’ in the Wind (2022), which transformed war imagery into blossoms of resilience, and Momentary (2023), which brought his flowers onto a gold-leaf screen in a Zen temple—demonstrate his ability to merge social critique with optimism. Through these diverse expressions, Sudo positions art as a bridge between cultures, traditions, and generations, inviting viewers into a world where imagination becomes a vehicle for peace.
At the heart of Sudo’s work lies a philosophy of unity, crystallized in his recurring “Button Flower” motif. Flowers symbolize beauty and renewal, while buttons represent connection; together they form an emblem of love, peace, and shared humanity. Sudo has expanded this vision through collaborations with Christian Louboutin, Porsche, Nike, Apple, and Medicom’s BE@RBRICK, as well as projects for Ginza Sony Park and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. His exhibitions—such as Blowin’ in the Wind (2022), which transformed war imagery into blossoms of resilience, and Momentary (2023), which brought his flowers onto a gold-leaf screen in a Zen temple—demonstrate his ability to merge social critique with optimism. Through these diverse expressions, Sudo positions art as a bridge between cultures, traditions, and generations, inviting viewers into a world where imagination becomes a vehicle for peace.
Artist CV
Artist CV
Artist CV
Artwork Showcase

BFB 23
Acrylic on canvas
97 x 130 cm
2024

Sixty Days in Paris 02
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 60 cm
2024

Sixty Days in Paris 05
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 60 cm
2024

Art Land 08
Acrylic on canvas
162 x 227 cm
2023

BFB 18
Acrylic on canvas
112 x 162 cm
2023

BFB 19
Acrylic on canvas
80 x 80 cm
2023

BFB-S13
Acrylic on canvas
78 x 110 cm
2022

Button Flower_Green
Silkscreen
80 x 80 cm
2022

Button Flower_Orange
Silkscreen
80 x 80 cm
2022

Button Flower_Yellow
Silkscreen
80 x 80 cm
2022

BFB 23
Acrylic on canvas
97 x 130 cm
2024

Sixty Days in Paris 02
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 60 cm
2024

BFB 23
Acrylic on canvas
97 x 130 cm
2024

Sixty Days in Paris 02
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 60 cm
2024

Sixty Days in Paris 05
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 60 cm
2024

Art Land 08
Acrylic on canvas
162 x 227 cm
2023

BFB 18
Acrylic on canvas
112 x 162 cm
2023
Exhibition Showcase


