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Kei Iyama "Quiet As It's Kept"
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Kei Iyama
Shimokitazawa Arts is pleased to present “Quiet As It’s Kept,” a solo exhibition by Kei Iyama. Born in 2001 in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Iyama graduated from the Art Course of the General Studies Department at Kozukata High School in 2020. Currently based in Morioka, he continues to develop his artistic practice while gaining growing recognition as one of Iwate’s leading young artists, having been awarded the Iwate Prefectural Art and Culture Encouragement Prize in 2024.
Deeply influenced by the natural environment and cultural traditions of the Tohoku region, Iyama’s creative activities span a wide range of media. In his paintings, he experiments not only with oil and acrylic paint, but also with unique materials such as eggshells that he has explored and developed himself. His supports vary from canvas and paper to more unconventional surfaces—sometimes painting directly on his work table or constructing house-like structures that later evolve into installations.
Beyond painting, Iyama engages in knitting, embroidery, and radio production, contributes to a serialized column in a local newspaper, and, since early 2025, has opened a shop and gallery in Morioka where he serves as manager. All of these endeavors reflect Iyama’s sincere engagement with himself, with people, landscapes, books, and everything he encounters—transforming these experiences into works that emerge spontaneously, sometimes over the course of many years.
Viewers of Iyama’s work are invited to sense the essence of things that can only be perceived when one is at ease—where lightness and depth coexist.
We warmly invite you to experience the world of Kei Iyama, an artist who strolls through today’s world with a gentle smile.
Deeply influenced by the natural environment and cultural traditions of the Tohoku region, Iyama’s creative activities span a wide range of media. In his paintings, he experiments not only with oil and acrylic paint, but also with unique materials such as eggshells that he has explored and developed himself. His supports vary from canvas and paper to more unconventional surfaces—sometimes painting directly on his work table or constructing house-like structures that later evolve into installations.
Beyond painting, Iyama engages in knitting, embroidery, and radio production, contributes to a serialized column in a local newspaper, and, since early 2025, has opened a shop and gallery in Morioka where he serves as manager. All of these endeavors reflect Iyama’s sincere engagement with himself, with people, landscapes, books, and everything he encounters—transforming these experiences into works that emerge spontaneously, sometimes over the course of many years.
Viewers of Iyama’s work are invited to sense the essence of things that can only be perceived when one is at ease—where lightness and depth coexist.
We warmly invite you to experience the world of Kei Iyama, an artist who strolls through today’s world with a gentle smile.
Schedule | Nov 15 (Sat) 2025-Nov 30 (Sun) 2025 Opening Hours Information
Opening Reception Nov 15 (Sat) 2025 17:00 - 19:00 | ||||
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://shimokitazawaarts.tokyo/en/iyamakei_quietasitskept_en/ | ||||
| Venue | Shimokitazawa Arts https://shimokitazawaarts.tokyo/en/home-english/ | ||||
| Location | 1F, 1-40-9 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0031 | ||||
| Access | 4 minute walk from the East exit of Shimokitazawa Station on the Odakyu Odawara or Keio Inokashira line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-6804-7636 | ||||
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