Ann Yamasaki
b. 1972, San Francisco ∙ CE artist since 1997
Photo by Lisa Rybovich Crallé
With great attention to detail and subtlety of line, Ann Yamasaki creates complex compositions that usually combine painting and drawing media. Her works depict landscapes and scenes teeming with life. Yamasaki says animals are her favorite subject matter. In fact, her dogs, now deceased, served as inspiration for several paintings and drawings.
Yamasaki’s animal scenes often depict groups of animals doing various activities in their natural environment, like walruses lounging on the beach and penguins doing the back-stroke. Her subjects are exuberant and expressive; Yamasaki often depicts her subjects in anthropomorphic actions, granting her animals with distinctive personalities.
Yamasaki enjoys connecting with her fellow artists and trying out new mediums. She has been a dedicated participant in virtual programming and in creating her own art during her spare time.
Select Exhibitions & Projects
2019
Big Bellies, Jewish Community Center San Francisco, CA
2017
Black White, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2016
Natural History, Creativity Explored Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2014
A Curious Menagerie, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
INK, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2013
SIDESHOW, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
For the Birds, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2011
Hands on Clay, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
SMALL, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Black and White and Read All Over, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2010
Where Are We?, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2009
"Science" Fiction, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2007
Super Heroes Super Villains, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Transmissions, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2006
Nature Rules, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Vessels, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2004
You Are Here, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Critters, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2003
LIT: Lamps, Lanterns, and Shadow, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA