Mastering the craft
Obata Taku attended the Tokyo University of the Arts in Ueno (commonly known as Tokyo Geidai), one of the most prestigious arts universities in Japan and considered a hub of young talented creators including Takahashi Hiroko and Obata himself. During his time at Geidai, Obata enjoyed the freedom given to artists and learned practical skills from how to make and use tools of his craft through to how to move large objects and work as part of a team. In 2019, Obata embarked on a residency at City & Guilds of London Art School, and the work created during this period, part of his symmetry series, was displayed earlier this year at Japan House London; a life-size B-Girl striking a pose.