Background
Naoshi Goto was born in Tokyo.
Naoshi Goto was born in Tokyo.
Studied sculpture under his father, Sadayuki, noted sculptor of horse figures.
Had his work selected for first time at 9th Bunten (The Education Ministry's Art Exhibition) and his later works “Sanka Fujin” (Lady Sanka) and “Fukuhi”（Daughter of the king in ancient China) were specially selected respectively at 2nd and 3rd Teiten (The Imperial Academy's Art Exhibition). He found subjects for many of his works in ancient Oriental legends, creating sculptures of large-size filled with a placid and carefree atmosphere. In recent years he has been concentrating mainly on figures of Noh players in dancing poses. He is also an expert maker of stage masks for Noh plays.
