Shinobu Ichiyanagi
Shinobu Ichiyanagi | |
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Shinobu Ichiyanagi with his candy art work | |
| Born | May 26, 1952 Sapporo Hokkaido, Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Amezaiku Shokunin, Gemologist, Jewelry Designer, |
| Years active | 1971–Present |
Shinobu “Shan” Ichiyanagi (一柳 忍, Ichiyangi Shinobu, born May 26, 1952) also known as "CANDYMAN" is a master Amezaiku or candy sculpture artist. As a party and event entertainer, he specializes in sculpting hot taffy-like candy into fantastic animals and objects using a palette of gemstone inspired candy colors. This traditional ancient Japanese folk art that originated in China has been practiced for over 1000 years in Japan.
Through a thirty-year career, Ichiyanagi has become known internationally as a live performance artist.
His big fans call him as a ”Shan The Candyman", "Shan The Candy Sculptor", "Shan The Candy Artist" and more.
In addition to his Amezaiku career, Ichiyanagi is a Graduate Gemologist G.G. - jewelry designer and a karate Instructor, holding Black Belts in three styles, Shorinji Kempo - Shotekan Karate - Shinkendo.