Born in Okinawa, Japan, Hirofumi Glover displayed an early talent for the arts, drawing inspiration from the visually stimulating cultures he experienced as a child living in the United States and Europe. He studied graphic design and photography in college before becoming an accomplished and well-rounded artist: first as a successful musician and instrument builder, and later as a skilled craftsm...an of custom furniture.
Hiro's passion for painting began as a happy accident when he decided to try the traditional American craft of making floor cloths. Self-taught, he experimented with acrylics on canvas and his early works were impressionistic abstracts with an emphasis on bold colors. Hiro's recent works are figurative paintings and Oregon landscapes. He makes his home in La Grande, Oregon.
Sunrise
Fine Art by artist Hirofumi Glover - Description: When I was walking along the Willamette River In Independence Oregon, the scenery and the moods made an impression on me. This acrylic painting reflects those feelings.
The Dance #1
Fine Art by artist Hirofumi Glover - Description: When I came back to the Willamette Valley in the fall of 2018, I started to think about my mother. She lived in the Salem, Oregon, area. She also made Geisha dolls which became my inspiration for several of my paintings. "The Dance #1 and #2" are the two paintings.