Artist Statement

I am interested in the intersection of calligraphy and fine art. I have deconstructed and reconstructed calligraphic expression, incorporating various art forms and concepts into calligraphy to expand its discipline.

My artistic practice started with traditional calligraphy paper and its own ink. I then incorporate art forms and concepts into calligraphy, such as site-specific installation, overlapping elements, the act of writing, and the connection between writing and time. I have created works that serve as a bridge or gradient between the two fields.

After that, I started interpreting calligraphy concepts widely with different materials. Initially, these were watercolour paper with foil, a plate of glass with pure gold powder, and then the digital medium. Primarily, this shift was due to the pandemic; however, eventually it became my main medium. Recently, I use 2D and 3D softwares, as well as p5.js for creative coding. These digital works are still included with handwriting lines on paper, then add several effects and/or animations. 

In summary, I am eager to update the calligraphy interpretation and see a new horizon.

Biography

Group exhibitions

2023 NFTNYC 2023, Hudson Yards, New York, USA

2022 ‘TrAIN Consent Project’, Cookhouse Gallery, UK

2021 ‘Ingredient’, Cookhouse Gallery, UK

2019 ‘Tokyo Independent 2019’, The Chinretsukan Gallery, Tokyo University of the Arts, Japan

2011 ‘Explore Housing Complex’, Ino Artist Village, Toride, Japan

2010 ‘Open Think Tank 2010’, Ino Artist Village, Toride, Japan

2009 ‘Open studio’, Ino Artist Village, Toride, Japan

2008 ‘Ino Housing Complexes – Electricity, water, gas and art’, Ino Artist Village, Toride, 

Japan

2008 ‘Vision – Artist in Toride’, Ueno Break Station Gallery, Tokyo, Japan

Solo Exhibitions

2017 ‘In praise of a Hundred Flowers’, Kojoato (exhibition hall), Nara, Japan

2013 ‘A World of Representation’, To-ka-sha (exhibition hall), Nara, Japan

2010 ‘When I Talk about Writings’, IAV Selection Vol.4, Ino Artist Village Toride, Japan

2008 ‘Open the Door’, Minato-Mirai Gallery, Yokohama, Japan

Residencies

2011 ‘Something Else’, Motorway Service Station, Kamiyama, Japan

2011 ‘The Sea of Conception’, Blue Bear Office, Kamiyama, Japan

Commissions

2007 Digital work for name board and uniform of the former karate world champion, U.S.A.

2006 Calligraphy works for the training hall (dojo) of the former karate world champion, U.S.A.