Tetsuo Ochikubo, a Japanese-American born in Hawaii had a diverse artistic practice, working as a painter, sculptor, and printmaker.
In 1953, Ochikubo spent a year in Japan, immersing himself in the study of traditional brush painting and reconnecting with his ancestral roots. This experience greatly influenced his artistic development.
During the 1960s, Ochikubo worked at the Tamarind Institute. He gained recognition for his abstract paintings and lithographs, which became his signature style.
Ochikubo was a member of the Metcalf Chateau, a group of seven Asian-American artists with ties to Honolulu. The other members of the group were Satoru Abe, Bumpei Akaji, Edmund Chung, Jerry T. Okimoto, James Park, and Tadashi Sato. Together, they formed a community of artists sharing their experiences and contributing to the art scene.
