Artist

Jimmy Onishi

PROFILE

He is active in many TV programs known for the shocking laughter of his impromptu characters. He is famous for many spontaneous episodes and a comedian with many
one-shot quips. In 1993, he received an evaluation from Tadanori Yokoo and Taro Okamoto for the Yomiuri TV project "Jimmy Onishi Debut as Painter." In the same year, he
held his first solo art exhibition and started working as a painter in earnest.
1999 He received the Person of Cultural Merit from the Government of Pará, Brazil
2002 Solo exhibition "Jimmy Onishi's Energy of Nature Exhibition" in Tokyo and Kyoto
2003 He was invited to design the label for Beaujolais Nouveau
2005 Solo exhibition "Get out of Jimmy Onishi Campus" held nationwide
2008 Published "Pure White Jimmy Onishi Art Book."