Satoru Hamaya

Satoru Hamaya
Artist / Painting Conservator

Training undertaken in painting conservation and traditional painting techniques in Florence, Italy.
Artistic practice centers on the use of classical methods, including mixed techniques combining tempera and oil painting, and silverpoint drawing.
Specialization in the conservation field includes visual analysis methods employing ultraviolet and infrared imaging.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Oil Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tama Art University, Japan.
• Diploma in Restoration of Paintings on Canvas and Wood, Istituto per l’Arte e il Restauro “Palazzo Spinelli” (Florence, Italy).
• Certified Painting Conservator (Regione Toscana, Italy).

Professional Training:

• Apprenticeship under painting conservator Massimo Seroni at Studio Fortezza (Florence, Italy).
• Studied under artist Toshihiro Miki, learning extensively about the art of painting.
• Training in photography, development, and printing techniques under photographer Yasuyuki Matsutani.

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