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...Yoshiaki Shimizu, who took the honors in painting, is another standby, perhaps the most capable of Harvard's painters until his recent departure. These are among Shimizu's most effective things. Unfortunately, Shimizu's work tends to be eclectic, and he shares with his mentor Ben Shahn an oversophistication which often works against him. Nevertheless, a sensitive spirit and great facility are there, and well deserve the jury's accolades...
Cash prizes, two for $25 and one for $50, will be awarded at the opening to Jose A. Buscaglia '60 for sculpture, Willard D. Midgette '58 for graphics, and Yoshiaki Shimizu '60 for painting...
...Yoshiaki Shimizu, who demonstrated his own versatility and high degree of competence at the Dudley exhibit last spring, is represented in this collection by a brush and ink drawing. Michael Biddle's humorous and highly personal conception of two particularly grotesque individuals, titled simply Cartoon, contrasts strongly with another very direct statment, Tom William's Big City Vignette, or with David Austin's sketch of more glamorous terrain, the Grand Canal of Venice...
...this exhibit is the number of major talents that it reveals. Unfortunately a few artists whose work adorns magazine covers and theatrical stages are missing, however this is no one's fault but their own. It is hoped they will be less reticent in the future. Painters Yoshaiki Shimizu and Alden Christie, as well as sculptor Jose Buscaglia, particularly distinguish themselves by their technical skill. In Shimizu's The Climbers the mesage is forceful and direct. The figures are painted in a monumental, realistic style. Bright, clear colors convey the brilliance of the sun's reflection and massive forms suggest...
...white paper. Though the draughtsmanship is wiry and supple. Uninteresting and imprecise line, undermines the efforts of Judy Kuznets to create an effect with watercolor wash over ink. I found her Accordion Player and Mother and Child shapeless to my imagination. The idea, however, is a good one. Yoshi Shimizu's ink drawings are among his most thoughtful and expressive works...