A.J. OISHI is a SELF-TAUGHT PAINTER SPECIALIZING in ABSTRACT POINTILLISM

MEET THE ARTIST

AJ begins with intention… a feeling or a mood that is asking to be conveyed. Colors and gradations, combinations and patterns present themselves. A labor of love.

“I am fascinated by color and the many combinations that can be used. No matter how long I paint, color will always provide endless possibilities.”

“EVERY ARTIST NEEDS A MUSE.
MINE HAPPENS to be A DOT.”

THE PROCESS

Rooted in a fascination with color, geometry, and the artistic process, AJ’s work is created using the eraser side of a #2 pencil in a deliberate, pointillist approach.

“Most people are surprised by the patience that is required, but I don’t feel overwhelmed by my process. This is the work I enjoy doing to bring moments of calm and serenity to my paintings.”

EXHIBITIONS, ART FAIRS, and AUCTIONS

YEAR


2023

GALLERY

CHRISTOPHER MARTIN GALLERY
AVANT-ART GALLERY
THE COLUMBUS ART MUSEUM
KOSTUIK GALLERY

STEPHANIE BREITBARD FINE ART
KW CONTEMPORARY
COLUMBUS ART MUSEUM

SHOW

“Color and Form” Group Show
Grand Opening Group Show
An Evening with Art, Juried Exhibition
Annual Silent Art Auction

LOCATION

DALLAS, TX
HOUSTON, TX
COLUMBUS, OH
VANCOUVER, BC CANADA


2022

2021

CHRISTOPHER MARTIN GALLERY
KOSTUIK GALLERY
KW CONTEMPORARY
KOSTUIK GALLERY

“Emiko Collection” Group Show
Annual Silent Art Auction
“The Table” Group Show
25th Anniversary Group Show

DALLAS, TX
VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
KENNEBUNK, ME
VANCOUVER, BC CANADA



2020

KW CONTEMPORARY
KOSTUIK GALLERY
LYONS WIER GALLERY
THE COLUMBUS ART MUSEUM
JULIE NESTER GALLERY

Art Miami”
”Looking Inward” Solo Show
Art For Life

“All That Glitters” Group Show
Annual Silent Art Auction
“Chrysalistasis” Group Show
An Evening with Art, Juried Exhibition
AJ Oishi and Matt Devine

KENNEBUNK, ME
VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
NEW YORK, NY
COLUMBUS, OH
PARK CITY, UT


2019

KOSTUIK GALLERY
ROOT DIVISION
GALLERY BOM
KOSTUIK GALLERY

Annual Silent Art Auction
18th Annual Art Auction
Art Market Hamptons
Group Show

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
HAMPTONS, NY
VANCOUVER, BC CANADA


2018

GALLERY BOM
THE COLUMBUS ART MUSEUM
GALLERY BOM
SIMON BREITBARD FINE ARTS
SF DECORATOR SHOWCASE
LYMELIGHT FOUNDATION
THE COLUMBUS ART MUSEUM

“Consistency”, Solo Exhibition
Art for Life
Art Market Hamptons
Art Market
“Eyes on Hue” exterior mural
Dart for Art Auction
An Evening with Art

BOSTON, MA
COLUMBUS, OH
HAMPTONS, NY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
COLUMBUS, OH


2017

GALLERY BOM
JULIE NESTER GALLERY

Expansion Group Exhibition
“Tranquility”, Group Exhibition

BOSTON, MA
PARK CITY, UT


2016

SIMON BREITBARD FINE ARTS

Art Market San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, CA


2015

KAREN IMPERIAL FINE ART

Art Market Art on Paper

NEW YORK, NY


2014

SIMON BREITBARD FINE ARTS
HEADLANDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
BRYANT STREET GALLERY

Art Silicon Valley
Benefit Art Auction
“Essence Within” Solo Show

SAN MATEO, CA
SAUSALITO, CA
PALO ALTO, CA


2013

GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL
BRYANT STREET GALLERY

Community Arts Project
Aqua Art Miami

COLUMBUS, OH
PALO ALTO, CA


2012

SIMON BREITBARD FINE ARTS

San Francisco Fine Arts Fair

SAN FRANCISCO, CA


2011

SIMON BREITBARD FINE ARTS

San Francisco Fine Arts Fair

SAN FRANCISCO, CA


2010

SIMON BREITBARD FINE ARTS
GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL
GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL
STEPHANIE BREITBARD FINE ARTS
ARTSPAN

Aqua Art Miami
Community Arts Juried Exhibition
Columbus Arts Festival
Affordable Art Fair New York
Benefit Art Show and Auction

MIAMI, FL
COLUMBUS, OH
COLUMBUS, OH
NEW YORK, NY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA


2009

WORKSPACE LIMITED

San Francisco Open Studios

SAN FRANCISCO, CA


2008

GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL
ARTSPAN

Columbus Arts Festival
Benefit Art Show and Auction

MIAMI, FL
KENNEBUNK, ME
COLUMBUS, OH

COLUMBUS, OH
SAN FRANCISCO, CA