Attributed to Shozo Shimamoto, Japanese, 1928 to 2013, a mixed media painting on canvas depicting an abstract composition. Probably signed upper right. Framed. Shozo Shimamoto was a Japanese artist. Having studied with Jiro Yoshihara, the future Gutai leader, from 1947, Shimamoto was a key founding member of Gutai along with Yoshihara and fifteen others in August, 1954. He was close to the leader Yoshihara and actively engaged in the early activities and group administrations. He worked with a wide variety of techniques, such as poking holes in layered newspaper, throwing bottles of paint at canvases, experimenting with film and stage performances, and composing sound art. He was particularly noted for his innovative performance art. Modern Japanese Paintings And Art Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.