SIGGRAPH 2010 Distinguished Artist Award: Kawaguchi
Awardee(s):
Award:
- Distinguished Artist Award
Description:
The 2010 ACM SIGGRAPH Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement is presented to Yoichiro Kawaguchi for creative and innovative artistry, giving life to a stunning aesthetic derived from his dedicated research in computer technology, biological forms, and contemporary artistic practice.
Kawaguchi is one of the rare individuals who fearlessly experiment in a multitude of directions, weaving together commonalities that give rise to new ways of thinking, seeing, and feeling. With his explorations of the fundamental concepts of “growth”, he crosses the lines between generative art and biological processes, resulting in mesmerizing imagery that strikes a primordial note with audiences, who are lured into his universe by pulsating colors and forms so rich that they provide an irresistible tableau.
Working on the artistic side of Computer Graphics since the 1970’s, Yoichiro’s prolific career began in 3D Computer Animation at Kyushu University (BA) and University of Tsukuba (MFA). Soon after receiving his degrees, he applied his interest in nature to creating GROWTH Model, a Self-Organizing approach to developing a formative algorithm of a complex life form. The resulting paper and works he submitted to SIGGRAPH 1982 contributed to the emerging field of representing natural phenomenon. Since the mid 1980s he has been active in the international community, showing at venues such as Images du Futur in Montreal, ISEA, Ars Electronica, the Venice Biennale, and at SIGGRAPH. He has taught at the University of Tsukuba, and since 1998, at the University of Tokyo. Kawaguchi is a tireless supporter of our community, enthusiastically sharing his work with other artists around the globe. He greets students and colleagues with the same warmth and sincere interest in sharing, continuing to inspire others to follow his lead in explorations with personal aesthetics in the digital arena.
Recently, his interest in collaborations led him to work with performers, merging his dynamic imagery of natural fantasy forms with the movements and forms of human dancers. Similarly, he has collaborated with researchers working on new forms of electronic image output, ranging from the early pioneers of high definition video to those who are bringing digital imagery to our tangible everyday environment through designs on clothing and sculpture. His current research includes exploring large-scale plastic sculptures using newly available materials.
We are pleased to honor Yoichiro Kawaguchi while he is still actively contributing to our field, and we look forward to many more creative years from this innovative and inspirational artist.
Source:
- ACM SIGGRAPH Press Release, 2010
Artwork(s):
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COACERVATER: Artificial Life Creation
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Artist Book]
[SIGGRAPH 1995] -
EGGY
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung]
[SIGGRAPH 1998,SIGGRAPH Artworks in the Victoria & Albert Museum] -
Gemon Dance
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Performance]
[SIGGRAPH 2006] -
Growth ll- Morphogenesis
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Animation & Video]
[SIGGRAPH 1986] -
Growth Ill - Origin
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Animation & Video]
[SIGGRAPH 1986] -
Growth I - Mysterious Galaxy
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Animation & Video]
[SIGGRAPH 1983] -
Crystal City
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung]
[SIGGRAPH 1982] -
Crystal Space
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung]
[SIGGRAPH 1982] -
Untitled (Sphere with Reflection)
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung]
[SIGGRAPH 1986] -
Crystal Space
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung]
[SIGGRAPH 1986] -
Untitled (Splash)
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung]
[SIGGRAPH 1986] -
Cerebran
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Animation & Video]
[SIGGRAPH 2003] -
Hannya
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [3D & Sculpture]
[SIGGRAPH 2003] -
Cytolon
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Animation & Video]
[SIGGRAPH 2002] -
Gemotion
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Installation]
[SIGGRAPH 2001] -
Wriggon
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Animation & Video]
[SIGGRAPH 1999] -
Cellular GROWTH: Wriggon
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Animation & Video]
[SIGGRAPH 1999] -
Artificial Life Trip
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Animation & Video]
[SIGGRAPH 1999] -
Cellular GROWTH: Fossy
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Animation & Video]
[SIGGRAPH 1999] -
Cellular GROWTH: Brillia
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Animation & Video]
[SIGGRAPH 1999] -
NEURAR
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung]
[SIGGRAPH 1998] -
Cellular
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [3D & Sculpture]
[SIGGRAPH 1996] -
Untitled
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung]
[SIGGRAPH 1986] -
Growth I - Mysterious Galaxy (1983)
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Animation & Video]
[SIGGRAPH 1986] -
Hydrodynamics Ocean
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [Installation]
[SIGGRAPH 2007] -
Tentacle Tower
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung]
[SIGGRAPH 2005] -
Bucco–Multi-Dimensional Butterflies In...
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [3D & Sculpture]
[SIGGRAPH Asia 2009] -
Origin
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung]
[SIGGRAPH 1985] -
CORE-CELL Tower
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [3D & Sculpture]
[SIGGRAPH 2004] -
Gemotional Bumpy Screen
Artist(s): [Kawaguchi]
Art Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung]
[SIGGRAPH 2006]
Experience(s):
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2022-SIGGRAPH-Birds-of-a-Feather-Image-Not-Available-150x150.png)
Type: [BOF]
The 35th Yoichiro Kawaguchi's CG Show and SAKE Party at SIGGRAPH 2022
Birds of a Feather Presenter(s): [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 2022]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2021-SIGGRAPH-Birds-of-a-Feather-Image-Not-Available-150x150.png)
Type: [BOF]
The 34th Yoichiro Kawaguchi's CG Show and SAKE Party at SIGGRAPH 2021
Birds of a Feather Presenter(s): [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 2021]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2020-SIGGRAPH-Birds-of-a-Feather-Image-Not-Available-150x150.png)
Type: [BOF]
ACM SIGGRAPH BOF: The 33rd Yoichiro Kawaguchi’s CG Show and SAKE Party at SIGGRAPH 2020
Birds of a Feather Presenter(s): [Kawaguchi] [Iwatani] [Nakayama] [Namikoshi] [Aoki] [Kim]
[SIGGRAPH 2020]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2019-SIGGRAPH-Birds-of-a-Feather-Image-Not-Available-150x150.png)
Type: [BOF]
Kawaguchi's Sake Party and CG Show
Birds of a Feather Presenter(s): [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 2019]
Learning Presentation(s):
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1984-23-Course-Cover-lnterdiscinlinary-Issues-in-Computer-Art-and-Design-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Courses]
Interdisciplinary Issues in Computer Art and Design
Presenter(s): [Blinn] [Dietrich] [Durinski] [Em] [Kawaguchi] [Kim] [King] [Nahas] [Nessim] [Palyka] [Sorensen] [Truckenbrod] [Whitney]
[SIGGRAPH 1984]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2006-SIGGRAPH-Image-Not-Available-1-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Art Papers & Presentations]
Generative and Genetic Art
Presenter(s): [Latham] [Sims] [Kawaguchi] [Lomas]
[SIGGRAPH 2006]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2004-Poster-017-Iwasawa_Rendering-Methods-for-Models-with-Complicated-Micro-Structures-01-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Posters]
Rendering Methods for Models with Complicated Micro Structures
Presenter(s): [Iwasawa] [Shichijo] [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 2004]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1982-Technical-Papers-Kawaguchi_A-MORPHOLOGICAL-STUDY-OF-THE-FORM-OF-NATURE-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Technical Papers]
A morphological study of the form of nature
Presenter(s): [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 1982]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1983-Panels-06-Japanese-Computer-Graphics-Challenges-and-Opportunities-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Panels]
Japanese Computer Graphics: Challenges and Opportunities
Presenter(s): [Amano] [Katou] [Kawaguchi] [Omura]
[SIGGRAPH 1983]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2022-Retrospective-Kawaguchi_Computer-Graphics-Disruptions-in-Art-Science-Visualization-Engineering-and-Modeling-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Retrospective]
Computer Graphics Disruptions in Art, Science, Visualization, Engineering and Modeling
Presenter(s): [Kawaguchi] [Fiume] [Kasik] [Rockwood]
[SIGGRAPH 2022]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2005-Poster-050-Shimada_Spectral-BRDF-Creation-for-Structural-Colors-01-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Posters]
Spectral BRDF creation for structural colors
Presenter(s): [Shimada] [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 2005]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2005-Poster-096-Ishido_Interface-for-Clay-Animation-Creation-01-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Posters]
Interface for clay animation creation
Presenter(s): [Ishido] [Yamamoto] [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 2005]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2008-Talks-Harada_Massive-Particles_-Particle-based-Simulations-on-Multiple-GPUs-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Talks (Sketches)]
Massive particles: particle-based simulations on multiple GPUs
Presenter(s): [Harada] [Masaie] [Koshizuka] [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 2008]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2007-Poster-Harada_Real-Time-Particle-Based-Simulation-on-GPUs-01-150x150.png)
Type: [Posters]
Real-time particle-based simulation on GPUs
Presenter(s): [Harada] [Tanaka] [Koshizuka] [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 2007]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2007-Poster-Hirato_Simulation-of-A-Pliable-Jellyfish-in-Fluids-02-150x150.png)
Type: [Posters]
Simulation of a pliable jellyfish in fluids
Presenter(s): [Hirato] [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 2007]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1995-SIGGRAPH-Image-Not-Available-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Talks (Sketches)]
Gigalopolis - The Art of Artificial Life Sensor
Presenter(s): [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 1995]
![](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2008-Poster-Yasuda_Realtime-Simulation-of-an-Hourglass-Based-on-Granular-Dynamics-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Posters]
Realtime simulation of an hourglass based on granular dynamics
Presenter(s): [Yasuda] [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 2008]