Toronto-based artist Hiroshi Yamamoto (b. December 10, 1948) passed away peacefully just before sunrise on February 5th, 2024 at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital with his family by his side. His bright-side attitude to life touched the hearts of many. His use of Nihonga (Japanese traditional painting techniques) and Sumi-e (brush painting) in Canadian landscapes blended his Japanese art practice with his life in Canada.

Hiroshi was the beloved husband of Yumiko and devoted father of Yuki and Ai. He will be deeply missed by his brothers in Japan and cousins in Canada. Hiroshi was a cherished member of the Sumi-e Artists of Canada and dedicated his time as an instructor for cultural classes on Sumi-e at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Nisshu Gakuin Toronto Japanese Language School, and many more.
His work can be found on his website: https://www.hiroshiyamamoto.com/

A Celebration of Life honouring Hiroshi’s memory will take place on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the JCCC (Kobayashi Hall) at 1:00 pm.

Date: Sunday March 24, 2024
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Kobayashi Hall at thee Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Address: 6 Sakura Way (formerly Garamond Court) Toronto, ON. M3C 1Z5. (416) 441-2345