Taro Takizawa

Wilmington, NC

Taro Takizawa is an artist specializing in printmaking, wall vinyl installations, and 2D designs. His work blends both Western and Eastern aesthetics, with a deep appreciation for traditional printmaking processes and the art of mark-making. Takizawa is fascinated by the fusion of contemporary studio practices with traditional methods, exploring the boundaries between printmaking and installation art.

He earned his BFA from Central Michigan University and completed his MFA at Syracuse University. Takizawa has exhibited his work both nationally and internationally, such as the Grand Rapids Public Museum, LUX Center for the Arts, the China Printmaking Museum, Tyger Tyger Gallery, and Kai Lin Art in Atlanta. He has also participated in several artist residencies, including at the Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, Morgan Conservatory, GoggleWorks, and Lawrence Arts Center.

Takizawa currently serves as the Assistant Professor of Art at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Wilmington.

Artist Website

https://cargocollective.com/tarotakizawa