AJ Oishi (b. 1971) is a self-taught painter known for her distinctive approach to abstract pointillism. A Seattle native, Oishi spent much of her professional career in roles demanding precision, organization, and analytical thinking. These skills seamlessly translated into her painting practice, where meticulous techniques and careful control are harmonized with her innate sense of color. The result is a body of work characterized by balance, intricacy, and an almost mathematical attention to detail, drawing the viewer into a world of vibrant, textured compositions. Rooted in a deep fascination with color, geometry, and the artistic process, Oishi’s work is meticulously crafted with paint on the eraser side of a #2 pencil using a pointillist technique. By adding thousands of tiny dots and carefully selecting color combinations, Oishi creates a meditative visual experience. The choice of a tool which is traditionally used to remove something is particularly poignant as the circular patterns formed evoke moments of pause and heightened awareness. The hypnotic quality of these forms draws the viewer in, offering a sense of respite and introspection. SELECT EXHIBITIONS, ART FAIRS AND AUCTIONS 2025 UPCOMING SHOWSKostuik Gallery, Showing with Matt Shlian, Vancouver, BCAvant Art Gallery, Houston, TX 2024SBFA- SF Art Fair, San Francisco, CAJulie Nester Gallery, “Primavera” Group Show, Park City, UTKW Contemporary, Affordable Art Fair, New York, NYKW Contemporary, Holiday Open House, Kennebunk, MEBWFA- Gallery Opening, Dallas, TX 2023Avant Art Gallery, Group Show, Houston, TXChristopher Martin Gallery, Group Show, Dallas, TXThe Columbus Art Museum, Art For Life, Columbus, OHKW Contemporary, “Summertide” Group Show, Kennebunk, MEKostuik Gallery, Annual Silent Art Auction, Vancouver, BC Canada 2022Christopher Martin Gallery, “Emiko” Solo Show, Dallas, TXKostuik Gallery, Annual Silent Art Auction, Vancouver, BC CanadaKW Contemporary, “The Table” Group Show, Kennebunk, MEKostuik Gallery, 25th Anniversary Group Show, Vancouver, BC Canada 2021Simon Breitbard Fine Arts, Art Miami, Miami, FLKW Contemporary, “Looking Inward” Solo Show, Kennebunk, METhe Columbus Art Museum, Art for Life, Columbus, OH 2020Jennifer Kostuik Gallery, Annual Silent Art Auction, Vancouver, BC CanadaLyons Wier Gallery, “Chrysalistasis” Group Show, New York, NYThe Columbus Art Museum, An Evening with Art, Columbus, OHJulie Nester Gallery, AJ Oishi and Matt Devine, Park City, UT 2019Kostuik Gallery, Annual Silent Art Auction, Vancouver, BC CanadaRoot Division, 18th Annual Art Auction, San Francisco, CAGallery BOM, Art Market Hamptons, Hamptons, NYKostuik Gallery, Group Show, Vancouver, BC Canada 2018Gallery BOM, Consistency Solo Exhibition, Boston, MAThe Columbus Art Museum, Art for Life, Columbus, OHGallery BOM, Art Market Hamptons, Hamptons, NYSimon Breitbard Fine Arts, Art Market San Francisco, San Francisco, CA San Francisco Decorator Showcase, Eyes on Hue exterior mural, SF, CALymeLight Foundation, Dart for Art Auction, San Francisco, CAThe Columbus Art Museum, An Evening with Art, Columbus, OH 2017Gallery BOM, Expansion Group Exhibition, Boston, MAJulie Nester Gallery, Tranquility Group Exhibition, Park City, UT 2016Simon Breitbard Fine Arts, Art Market San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 2015Karen Imperial Fine Art, Art Market Art on Paper, New York, NY 2014Simon Breitbard Fine Arts, Art Silicon Valley, San Mateo, CAHeadlands Center for the Arts, Benefit Art Auction, Sausalito, CABryant Street Gallery, Essence Within Solo Show, Palo Alto, CA 2013Greater Columbus Arts Council, Community Arts Project, Columbus, OHBryant Street Gallery, Aqua Art Miami, Miami, FL 2012Simon Breitbard Fine Arts, San Francisco Fine Arts Fair, San Francisco, CA 2011Simon Breitbard Fine Arts, San Francisco Fine Arts Fair, San Francisco, CA 2010Simon Breitbard Fine Arts, Aqua Art Miami, Miami, FLGreater Columbus Arts Council, Community Arts Juried Exhibition, Columbus, OHGreater Columbus Arts Council, Columbus Arts Festival, Columbus, OHStephanie Breitbard Fine Arts, Affordable Art Fair New York, New York, NYArtSpan, Benefit Art Show and Auction, San Francisco, CA 2009Workspace Limited, San Francisco Open Studios, San Francisco, CA 2008Greater Columbus Arts Council, Columbus Arts Festival, Columbus, OHArtSpan, Benefit Art Show and Auction, San Francisco, CA 2007The Blue Studio, Open Studio, San Francisco, CA