Suzuki Atsuo

I have pursued my creative practice guided by Clement Greenberg’s definition that "a painting is paint applied to a support." My core process involves applying layers of paint onto wooden panels and then carving into them. However, a fundamental question fuels my work: can a piece still be defined as a "painting" if the support itself is changed?
Where does the boundary of painting lie?
Unlike a flat surface, a three-dimensional object cannot be perceived in its entirety at a single glance. In my upcoming work, I aim to create a space that incorporates these multifaceted elements: "Front and Back,""Inside and Outside," and "Negative and Positive."