Born in 1956 in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, Yasuhiro Maruo graduated from Tokyo Zokei University's Faculty of Fine Arts with a major in sculpture in 1982. In 1985, he participated in the Chiguma Sculpture Symposium in Hokkaido. Yasuhiro Maruo has held solo exhibitions in many significant art museums, including Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Takasaki City Museum of Art, Gunma Okawamura Museum of Art, Shibukawa City Museum of Art, Osamu Kuwahara Sculpture Museum in Gunma, and Kyoto Cultural Museum, among others.
Yasuhiro Maruo's artistic focus has long been centered around the concept of "time." However, in recent years, he has shifted his attention to the contemporary notion of "sensations of confinement." This term, rooted in Japanese culture, is used to describe the emotions experienced by today's children, who often feel constrained, under pressure, and unable to fully develop freely. Drawing from his own childhood experiences, he weaves together the past and present, freedom and restraint in his artworks, presenting a unique perspective and insight into the concept of time and modern society.
Yasuhiro Maruo's artistic focus has long been centered around the concept of "time." However, in recent years, he has shifted his attention to the contemporary notion of "sensations of confinement." This term, rooted in Japanese culture, is used to describe the emotions experienced by today's children, who often feel constrained, under pressure, and unable to fully develop freely. Drawing from his own childhood experiences, he weaves together the past and present, freedom and restraint in his artworks, presenting a unique perspective and insight into the concept of time and modern society.