Born in Tokyo, Japan. Montreal based photographer.
I capture moments in reality to create an extended imaginary world, taking on the role of a storyteller questioning us about our position as a part of nature. I am attracted to photography because it allows me to freeze the current moment which would otherwise flee.I take photographs when I encounter the aura of places. My approach is to combine photos with my poetry to expand the story beyond the visible images and stimulate imagination.
Vit et travaille à Montréal,Canada.
Je prends le rôle de conteur et questionne notre position en tant qu'être humain en tant que partie de la nature. Je suis attiré par la photographie car elle me permet de geler le moment actuel qui autrement fuirait.
Je me connecte à la nature en prenant des photos et en prenant des photos.
Je crois que le pouvoir de l'imagination aide à créer une harmonie avec les autres dans les environnements naturels ou à être le point de départ pour permettre aux individus de progresser par l'oppression ou par notre limitation.
Education
2019 Master of Fine Art, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
2010 Diploma of Photography, Tokyo Visual Arts, Japan
2007 Diploma of Advanced Darkroom course, Dawson College Montreal, Canada
2001 Diploma of B&W Darkroom course, International Center of Photography, NY, U.S.A.
1999 Bachelor of Humanity, Toyo Gakuen University, Japan
Selected Solo Exhibitions:
2017 Galerie D’ESTE, Montreal, " 木 Tree "
2016 Photogallery MOMOZONO, Tokyo, "Green HoleⅡ " Sponsored by the Embassy of Canada
2015 Masataka Contemporary, Tokyo, "Green Hole "
2013 1839 contemporary Gallery ,Taipei-Taiwan "The Other SIdeⅡ”
2011 Gallery Tosei, Tokyo "The Other SideⅡ”
2011 Toyo Gakuen, Tokyo "The Other SIdeⅡ"
2010 Tokyo Visual Arts gallery, Tokyo "The Other Side"
2007 L.L.Lozeau gallery, Montreal '' coconut time"
2006 Kodak photo salon, Tokyo '' coconut time "
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2018 The Darling Foundry, Montreal
2017 Musée des Maîtres et Artisans du Québec
2016 MFA gallery, Montreal
2015 YOUN Gallery, Montreal
2014 THE ART FAIR PLUS ULTRA ,Tokyo
2013 Emerging Director's Art Fair: ULTRA006,Tokyo
2012 Nofound PHOTO FAIR, Paris-France
2011 Emerging Director's Art Fair: ULTRA004, Tokyo
2009 Apple store, Tokyo
2008 Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo
Publication:
2011 “The Other Side” by Tosei-sha
Artist Talks & Lectures:
2013 1839 Contemporary Gallery, Taiwan
2011 Gallery Tosei, Tokyo
2011 Toyo Gakuen University, Tokyo
Collection:
Gallery Tosei
Toyo Gakuen University
Canadian Center for Architecture
Bibliography:
-Photo exhibition“木-Tree” review by John K Grande, Ciel variable photo magazine, 2018
-Photo exhibition review on Nakano Keizai Newspaper,June 2016
-Photobook review by Dirk Rösler, Japan Exposure book shop, July 2012 (Online photo books article)
-Appearance in the program '' meets THE WORLD", 5 minutes talk Nippon Culture Broadcasting,
(Japanese radio station), Feb.4& 28 2012
-Photobook review, Commercial Photo magazine, Jan.2012
-Appearance in the program'' ARIGATO', 9 minutes talk, Television Kanagawa, (Japanese TV program), Feb.2012
-Photo exhibition review on Yomiurishinbun (Japanese Daily Newspaper), Nov.8, 2011
-Photobook article including 7 photographs by Yoshiaki Maeda
Nihon Camera (Photo magazine), November issue, 2011
Award:
2017 Quebec Mobility Award by Québec’s Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur
2017 The Graduate Student Mobility Award by Concordia University
2017 Concordia University Conference and Exposition Award
2016 Concordia University, Faculty of Fine Arts Fellowship
2016 FAR Concordia University, Publication grant
2015 Concordia University, Faculty of Fine Arts Fellowship
Residency:
2018 Toono Natural Life Network in Japan
2018 Kyooto Universiy Wildlife research center in Japan