Born in Osaka Japan 1937, Susumu Shingu is an internationally famous artist whose kinetic sculptures are acclaimed both in Japan and abroad. In addition to creating sculptures, he has written and illustrated several children's books and created several theater works.

During 1960-62, he studied oil painting under Franco Gentilini at Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. Originally trained as a painter, Shingu became interested in sculpture and he began creating moving 3D works. After he came back to Japan in 1966, he was chosen as one of eight sculptors to exhibit works at EXPO '70 Osaka. In 1971, he was invited to the Artist, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. For the reason that Shingu’s sculptures are moved by natural power such as wind and water, he is called “Wind Specialist” Shingu's works are installed at Porter Square, Cambridge, Mass., Olympic Park, Seoul, and the port of Genoa, Italy.

In 2000, Shingu held the first Wind Caravan with his 21 sculptures stored in a container. He began 18 months traveling and holding exhibitions in various countries all over the world.