小田康夫（ODA, Yasuo）
Digital Artist & Architect

Profile:
Yasuo Oda is a visionary architect and digital artist working across Japan and the United States. Utilizing his innovative "digital blending" technique, he masterfully explores the interplay of light, transparency, and color. Inspired by J.M.W. Turner's pursuit of capturing light, Oda pushes the boundaries of modern digital art, creating works with unique depth and transparency unattainable by traditional mediums. His art holds a distinctive place in the 21st-century art scene, blending timeless themes with groundbreaking methods.

Education:

  • Master’s Degree in Architecture, Waseda University, 1987

  • Master’s Degree in Architecture, University of Pennsylvania,1995

Awards & Scholarships:

  • Falls Church Arts Juried Exhibition, Falls Church Virginia USA , 2025

  • Excellence Award New York Incubation, New York City, 2025

  • Fulbright Scholarship Recipient, USA,1993

  • Yoshioka Scholarship (Top 10 graduate students) 1985

Career:
As an Architect

  • Contributed to iconic projects, including the Tokyo Harumi Passenger Terminal and the U.S. Army Academy Football Athletic Center Embassy of Japan in the U.S, interior.

  • Leads a private architecture firm in Washington, D.C., with over 30 years of experience designing projects that harmonize functionality and beauty.

As a Digital Artist

  • Launched his artistic journey in 2024, developing and perfecting his innovative digital blending technique.

  • Creates works centered on themes of light and abstraction, earning critical acclaim and recognition in the art world.

Key Exhibitions & Features:

  • Falls Church Arts Juried Group Exhibition “Layers”, Falls Church Virginia, 2025

  • Earth day Exhibition by Ehibizone, Online Exhibition, 2025

  • Omotesando Gallery Doujunkai, Solo Exhibition, Tokyo 2024

Publications:

Specializations:

  • Digital Blending Technique: A pioneering method combining multiple photographic layers to achieve exceptional transparency and vibrant color expressions, bridging painting, photography, and digital art.

  • Fusion of Architecture and Art: Integrates architectural perspectives to create spatial compositions and compelling visual storytelling, offering immersive experiences for viewers.

Contact Information:

  • Address: YA Design, 10015 Old Columbia Rd. B-215, Columbia, MD 21046, USA

  • Phone: +1 443.824.1519

  • Email: yasuo@yasuoodaart.com

  • Website: yasuoodaart.com