Ryō Katō
At the center of the image, a human figure merges with a tree — a powerful symbol of the close connection and coexistence between human beings and nature. Several solar panels capture sunlight, pointing both to technological possibilities and to sustainable energy generation. The radiant colors and vibrant visual language make clear that a beautiful, livable world already exists. Now it is up to people to change their relationship with nature and treat it more responsibly.
Ryō Katō is a Japanese artist active internationally. He is a master student of Daniel Richter, completed his studies at the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK) in 2006, and has lived and worked in Berlin since 1998. His work has been shown in galleries, museums, and art fairs in Germany and abroad, and his practice focuses on environmental destruction, climate change, and the relationship between humans and nature.
“Sun IV,” 2025, oil and acrylic on canvas (100x140cm)