Born in Nagoya, Japan, nationally and internationally renowned artist Nori Shirasu began painting at an early age. In 1997, after receiving a B.S. in architecture from Chubu University, he moved to California. He earned a master’s degree in studio arts from California State University, Los Angeles in 2004. Nori has participated in numerous studio and commercial projects throughout Los Angeles including the LA Art Show 2010 at the LA Convention Center, the LA Artcore exhibition held at the Art Brewery, a charity work with actor Danny Glover and City of Hope as well as painting several murals for American Apparel, Madison Marquette La Brea and the Pacific Asia Museum. Nori teaches Japanese/Chinese calligraphy and Sumi-e, and leads workshops in these traditional Japanese Arts at many area museums and institutions. Nori is also an accomplished dancer and performing artist. He draws on his nationality, experiences in America and love of jazz music and dance as inspiration for his arts.