Biography

Yasuo Oda is an architect and digital artist based in Washington, DC. He came to the United States as a Fulbright Scholar in 1993 and studied architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. During his time at the university, he met renowned American modern artist Robert Slutsky, through which he explored the techniques of collage and montage, building the foundation of his artistic expression.

Oda is currently known for his unique digital art style known as Luminarism. Luminarism is characterized by the use of overlapping light to create fantastical, dreamlike expressions, and he uses digital blending techniques to create works with deep narrative power. Oda's work displays an innovative vision that combines the delicacy of Japanese culture with the dynamism of American contemporary art, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

In recent years, his highly acclaimed series of works exploring human spirituality and cosmic themes have been particularly well received, with many considered to be museum quality, and Oda's music-inspired works are in keeping with his core themes while serving as accessible entry points to a wider audience.

Oda will continue to explore new technologies and methods of expression, and is expected to have a lasting impact on both the fields of architecture and digital art.