Koji Kobayashi (小林 功二)
Japanese
Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Crafts, Textile / Dyeing Course. Koji didn’t do any creative activities after graduating from university. However, in 2018, with no particular motive, he opened an Instagram account, which was an opportunity to resume his production. While posting simple drawings drawn with a pen, he gradually started adding acrylic paints and other materials to his drawings. In the future, he hopes to broaden his range of work by collaborating with tableaus and paintings for fabric products such as covers, which is his main occupation, and by fusing interior design and art. Influenced Artists: Shinji Nagashima, Shizukazu Hayashi, Waichi Tsutaka, Toichi Motono, Haruomi Hosono, Reichi Nakaido, Nobuhiko Obayashi, David Hockney, Paul Weller, Federico Fellini
9 artworks in Kyoto Art Gallery
Each
Material: Acrylic paint, Maker
Size: 7 1/10 × 5 1/2 in | 18 × 14 cm
Price: US$237
Rarity: Unique
Each explores the delicate balance between form, space, and emotion through an abstract visual language. Subtle layers of muted greens, soft blues, and clean whites create a sense of openness, while organic lines and textured gestures invite contemplation. The interplay of shapes suggests individuality coexisting …
Recur
Material: Acrylic paint, Maker
Size: 20 9/10 × 17 9/10 in | 53 × 45.5 cm
Price: US$814
Rarity: Unique
"Recur" blends abstraction with subtle references to landscapes, evoking both familiarity and curiosity. The artwork features a serene palette dominated by vivid blues and deep greens, intersected by layered geometric shapes and organic brushstrokes. Textured patterns suggest elements of nature — perhaps …
Windy
Material: Acrylic paint, Maker
Size: 11 7/10 × 11 7/10 in | 29.8 × 29.8 cm
Price: US$414
Rarity: Unique
“Windy” captures the freedom and movement of nature with striking simplicity. The vivid cobalt blue background evokes an endless sky or a vast ocean, while bold black strokes and soft gray swirls suggest gusts of wind sweeping across the scene. The few white accents add a sense of lightness, resembling clouds drifting …
believe in
Material: Acrylic painting
Size: 10 7/10 × 8 7/10 in | 27.3 × 22 cm
Price: US$590
Rarity: Unique
“Believe In” is a playful yet sophisticated abstract composition that celebrates individuality and optimism. Bold black outlines create dynamic shapes, while vivid accents of yellow, teal, green, and crimson add energy and balance to the minimalist white background. The whimsical arrangement invites viewers to …
close to you
Material: Acrylic painting
Size: 7 1/10 × 5 1/2 in | 18 × 14 cm
Price: US$225
Rarity: Unique
"close to you" unfolds like a delicate visual melody, where fine golden lines meander across a pristine white surface, linking vibrant islands of color—sunlit yellow, deep sapphire, ruby red, and lush green. Each hue seems to hover in gentle balance, suggesting moments of connection, intimacy, and shared …
the day before
Material: Acrylic painting
Size: 10 7/10 × 8 7/10 in | 27.3 × 22 cm
Price: US$440
Rarity: Unique
“the day before” captures a moment suspended in anticipation, where playful abstract forms and bright colors intertwine like fragments of memory. Bold lines trace whimsical shapes—hints of landscapes, figures, and fleeting emotions—while pops of yellow, teal, and orange infuse the work with a sense of joy and …
the two
Material: Acrylic paint, Maker
Size: 8 9/10 × 6 1/5 in | 22.7 × 15.8 cm
Price: US$326
Rarity: Unique
“the two” is a minimalist abstract work that evokes a sense of quiet connection and balance. Using a restrained palette of soft beige, vivid yellow, earthy green, and deep charcoal, the composition suggests the presence of two figures standing together, yet distinct. The textured surfaces and subtle brushstrokes …
だ-DA-
Material: Acrylic painting
Size: 10 7/10 × 8 7/10 in | 27.3 × 22 cm
Price: US$440
Rarity: Unique
DA is a playful and dynamic abstract work that balances geometry, color, and gesture. A bold pink block anchors the composition, contrasted by fluid black strokes that rise dramatically through the center. On the right, a beige form resembling a sail or a leaf contains a grid of small, brightly colored squares, …
わ-WA-
Material: Acrylic painting
Size: 10 7/10 × 8 7/10 in | 27.3 × 22 cm
Price: US$440
Rarity: Unique
“wa - WA -” is a vibrant exploration of harmony and contrast. The luminous yellow square radiates warmth against deep ocean blues, while swirling lines and subtle textures evoke the movement of water and air. The composition suggests both balance and transformation—where the bold geometry of color fields meets the …