Yoichiro Kawaguchi
Most Recent Affiliation(s):
- The University of Tokyo
Other / Past Affiliation(s):
- Japan Electronics College
- Odyssey Pictures
- University of Tsukuba, Institute of Arts
Location:
- Tokyo, Japan
Bio:
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.
SIGGRAPH 2022
Yoichiro Kawaguchi, has pushed the use of mathematics and algorithms to disrupt the world of art. His contributions have helped make these tools a serious part of the art’s fabric in the 21st century. His contributions to SIGGRAPH over the last 35 years are legendary, including the annual sake barrel.
Award(s):
Art Paper(s):
Type: Art Panel / Roundtable
Author(s): Latham Sims Kawaguchi Lomas
Conference: SIGGRAPH 2006: Intersections
Artwork(s):
Animation/Video(s):
![Nebular](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2000_kawaguchi_Nebular-150x150.jpg)
Nebular
Director(s): [Kawaguchi]
Studio(s): [The University of Tokyo]
[SIGGRAPH 2000]
[SVR Issue #135, Track #04]
![Artificial Life Metropolice “Cell”](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1993-Animation-Kawaguchi_Artificial-Life-Metropolice-Cell-150x150.jpg)
Artificial Life Metropolice “Cell”
Director(s): [Kawaguchi]
Studio(s): [University of Tsukuba]
[SIGGRAPH 1993]
Experience(s):
![The 35th Yoichiro Kawaguchi's CG Show and SAKE Party at SIGGRAPH 2022](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
Presenter(s): [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 2022]
![The 34th Yoichiro Kawaguchi's CG Show and SAKE Party at SIGGRAPH 2021](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
Presenter(s): [Kawaguchi]
[SIGGRAPH 2021]
Learning Category: Presentation(s):
![Computer Graphics Disruptions in Art, Science, Visualization, Engineering and Modeling](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]
![Massive particles: particle-based simulations on multiple GPUs](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]
![Realtime simulation of an hourglass based on granular dynamics](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]
![Real-time particle-based simulation on GPUs](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]
![Simulation of a pliable jellyfish in fluids](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]
![Generative and Genetic Art](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]
![Interface for clay animation creation](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]
![Spectral BRDF creation for structural colors](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]
![Rendering Methods for Models with Complicated Micro Structures](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]
Entry No.: [017]
[SIGGRAPH 2004]
![Gigalopolis - The Art of Artificial Life Sensor](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]
![Interdisciplinary Issues in Computer Art and Design](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 Organizer(s): [Dietrich] [Sorensen]
Presenter(s): [Blinn] [Dietrich] [Durinski] [Em] [Kawaguchi] [Kim] [King] [Nahas] [Nessim] [Palyka] [Sorensen] [Truckenbrod] [Whitney]
Entry No.: [23]
[SIGGRAPH 1984]
![Japanese Computer Graphics: Challenges and Opportunities](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]
Entry No.: [06]
[SIGGRAPH 1983]
![A morphological study of the form of nature](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]
Learning Category: Moderator:
Role(s):
- Animation Director
- Art Paper Author
- Art Show Artist
- Awardee
- Birds of Feather Presenter
- Emerging Technologies Presenter
- Panel Presenter
- Poster Presenter
- Retrospective Presenter
- Talk (Sketch) Presenter
- Technical Paper Presenter