Kazutaka Shioi, "Materializing Landscape"

I will be holding a solo exhibition at Mizoe Art Gallery Tokyo. If you are in the area, please stop by and have a look.

Exhibition Title: Kazutaka Shioi “Materializing Landscape”

Dates: October 17 (Sat) – November 1 (Sun), 2026

Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMClosed: Open daily throughout the exhibition

Venue: Mizoe Art Gallery Tokyo

Address: 3-19-16 Denenchofu, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Tel: +81-3-3722-6570

Artist Talk: October 17 (Sat), 3:00 PM

Artist in Attendance: October 17 (Sat) and 18 (Sun)

Exhibition Details:https://mizoe-gallery.com/exhibitions/detail/20240904/

Kazutaka Shioi explores the transformation of light captured through photography into three-dimensional forms, extending them into space. When I first encountered his SHA-KO-SEKI series, I was fascinated by the concept of preserving memories and time within an artwork, making them something that could be held in one's hands.

Shioi takes photographs when he feels a strong connection to the atmosphere of a place, whether in his hometown or during his travels. He then transfers the captured light onto various materials, including stone and iron, creating what he calls a "skin of light." The forms of his works draw inspiration from the massive rocks of mountain streams and the ridgelines of mountains that have accumulated in his memory.

Through his work, Shioi seeks to share his personal experiences and emotions, sometimes incorporating photographs taken by others to explore connections between people, memories, and places.

This will be Shioi's first solo exhibition at our Tokyo gallery. We look forward to welcoming you.

Kazunobu Abe

Mizoe Art Gallery

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Kazutaka Shioi

Kazutaka Shioi (b. 1987) is a visual artist based in Munakata, Fukuoka, Japan. He holds a Master's degree in Education from the Graduate School of Education at Fukuoka University of Education.

Drawing inspiration from everyday landscapes, he creates sculptures and installations that explore the relationship between nature, memory, and personal experience.

He has participated in exhibitions and art projects across Europe and Asia. His works are held in the collections of the National Art Gallery of Malaysia in Langkawi, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) in Indonesia, and Munakata Taisha, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan.

He currently serves as a part-time lecturer at Fukuoka University of Education and Nippon Designers School Kyushu.