Azuma Shoko 東韶光

東韶光 Azuma Shoko (1922-2014)
A Japanese-style painter from Tokyo. His real name is Yoshio. In 1940, he became an apprentice to Kimura Buzan. In 1943, he studied under Nakamura Gakuryō. In 1946, he made his debut at the 36th Inten Exhibition (re-established) and the 1st Nitten Exhibition (1957, 1961 Special Selection, 1965 Judge, 1966 Member, 1984 Councillor). In 1959, he founded the Ibaraki Nihonga Association with Ebisawa Tōkyū and others. From 1966, he served as a judge for the Ibaraki Prefectural Art Festival Exhibition.