Yoshi Sodeoka
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Yoshi Sodeoka

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Biography

Yoshi Sodeoka is a Japanese artist based in New York whose known for his innovative multimedia exploration of digital and physical art. Fueled by a deep passion for music, his neo-psychedelic style is a direct reflection of his background and love for genres like noise, punk, and metal. Having moved from Yokohama to New York in the 1990s to pursue art at Pratt Institute, Sodeoka has become a prominent figure in the city's art scene.

His artistic practice involves a captivating blend of digital video feedback, footage sampling, online imagery, and collaborative audio soundscapes, creating immersive sensory experiences. Sodeoka's diverse creative journey spans fine art, music collaborations with acts like Metallica and Tame Impala, editorial illustration for publications like The New York Times, Wired, and The Atlantic, as well as partnerships with brands such as Adidas and Nike.

With global recognition, Sodeoka's works have been exhibited in venues worldwide such as the Centre Pompidou, Tate Britain, the Museum of Modern Art and others. His work is a a part of the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.