Tomoaki TarutaniJapan
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Born in Maizuru, Kyoto in 1984
2007 BFA, Craft Arts, Osaka University of Arts
Solo Exhibtion
2010
'The 2nd house of Tarutani-kun was built in Marunouchi', Marunouchi Cafe, Tokyo, Japan
'Obscure Desire', Sunjin Galleries, Singapore
'Next Door vol.11', T & G ARTS, Tokyo, Japan
2009
'My dream is a distance dismantlement master store', The DUFFER of St. George, Tokyo, Japan
Group Exhibition
2011
'Adding Dimension', Karin Weber Gallery, Hong Kong
2009
'KONICA MINOLTA Eco & Art Award 2009', Konica Minolta Plaza,Tokyo, Tokyo
'YOUNG ARTISTS JAPAN Vol.2', Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, Tokyo
'Artcompe X 09', The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo, Tokyo
'Artcompe X 09 FINAL', The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo, Tokyo
'T.Tarutani X A.Otuzi X spoonfork', O.M.P corporation, Tokyo
'NEXT DOOR vol.11', T & G ARTS, Tokyo
2008
'TEXAHEDORON', Osaka University of Arts - GYM Gallery, Osaka, Japan
'International Quilt Week (IQW) Yokohama 2008', Pacifico Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
2007
'Osaka University of Arts Graduation Work Exhibition', Osaka University of Arts, Osaka
'Osaka University of Arts Graduation work Selected Exhibition', Santory Museum, Osaka
'Osaka University of Arts Good Design Award', Osaka University of Arts, Osaka
2006
'TEN', Osaka University of Arts - GYM Gallery, Osaka, Japan
'HiganaIchinichi', Osaka No Play Hall, Osaka
Art fair
2010
ART ASIA MIAMI, Karin Weber Gallery (Hong Kong), Miami, USA
The Affordable Art Fair, Sunjin Galleries, Singapore
Art Expo Malaysia, Sunjin Galleries, Singapore
Emerging Director's Art Fair Ultra 003, Tagboat Gallery, Japan
Awards
2009
KONICA MINOLTA Eco & Art Award 2009 (visual arts section)
YOUNG ARTIST JAPAN Vol,2 ( T.Huzimoto ( Modern-Art-Collector), T.Koyama ( KOYAMATOMIO - Gallery ) recommendation )
2008
International Quilt Week (IQW) Yokohama 2008 (wear section), the Highest award and Yokohama Shokokaigisho award
The 9th International Illustration Competition (cubic section), Honorable Mention
2007
Osaka University of Arts graduation work exhibition, Studio Award
Selected Work (Curator, Osaka University of Arts Museum )
Osaka University of Arts Good Design award (G.D.A.) 2007, Judge Tamura award, Oguchi award, T-shirt award
Collection
Pigozzi Collection
Born in Maizuru, Kyoto in 19842007 BFA, Craft Arts, Osaka University of Arts
Solo Exhibtion
2010
'The 2nd house of Tarutani-kun was built in Marunouchi', Marunouchi Cafe, Tokyo, Japan
'Obscure Desire', Sunjin Galleries, Singapore
'Next Door vol.11', T & G ARTS, Tokyo, Japan
2009
'My dream is a distance dismantlement master store', The DUFFER of St. George, Tokyo, Japan
Group Exhibition
2011
'Adding Dimension', Karin Weber Gallery, Hong Kong
2009
'KONICA MINOLTA Eco & Art Award 2009', Konica Minolta Plaza,Tokyo, Tokyo
'YOUNG ARTISTS JAPAN Vol.2', Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, Tokyo
'Artcompe X 09', The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo, Tokyo
'Artcompe X 09 FINAL', The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo, Tokyo
'T.Tarutani X A.Otuzi X spoonfork', O.M.P corporation, Tokyo
'NEXT DOOR vol.11', T & G ARTS, Tokyo
2008
'TEXAHEDORON', Osaka University of Arts - GYM Gallery, Osaka, Japan
'International Quilt Week (IQW) Yokohama 2008', Pacifico Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
2007
'Osaka University of Arts Graduation Work Exhibition', Osaka University of Arts, Osaka
'Osaka University of Arts Graduation work Selected Exhibition', Santory Museum, Osaka
'Osaka University of Arts Good Design Award', Osaka University of Arts, Osaka
2006
'TEN', Osaka University of Arts - GYM Gallery, Osaka, Japan
'HiganaIchinichi', Osaka No Play Hall, Osaka
Art fair
2010
ART ASIA MIAMI, Karin Weber Gallery (Hong Kong), Miami, USA
The Affordable Art Fair, Sunjin Galleries, Singapore
Art Expo Malaysia, Sunjin Galleries, Singapore
Emerging Director's Art Fair Ultra 003, Tagboat Gallery, Japan
Awards
2009
KONICA MINOLTA Eco & Art Award 2009 (visual arts section)
YOUNG ARTIST JAPAN Vol,2 ( T.Huzimoto ( Modern-Art-Collector), T.Koyama ( KOYAMATOMIO - Gallery ) recommendation )
2008
International Quilt Week (IQW) Yokohama 2008 (wear section), the Highest award and Yokohama Shokokaigisho award
The 9th International Illustration Competition (cubic section), Honorable Mention
2007
Osaka University of Arts graduation work exhibition, Studio Award
Selected Work (Curator, Osaka University of Arts Museum )
Osaka University of Arts Good Design award (G.D.A.) 2007, Judge Tamura award, Oguchi award, T-shirt award
Collection
Pigozzi Collection
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I was born into this world where everything is forever changing day after day, forever emerging, only to disappear. These changes, which take place in "this world", cannot be denied even if I desire to do so. This is because they emerge as phenomena of the "world" in which I am. In fact, what I want to do is to actively accept the changes that take place in my life; to enjoy the very act of change in the world of which I am a part, with the hope that perhaps they will help me develop a keener insight into this "world" that is mine.
With the time given to me, I hope to encounter as many people and as many situations as possible. Even if there remains a gap between us that is hard to bridge, I still hope we can get to know and communicate with each other. How far can I keep changing? How far can I gain depth? With these things in mind, I work as an artist.
As for my artistic method, I create a work of art mostly based on photographs and other materials which I have taken and collected for my records. This collection of photos and materials is an accumulation of myself - of the encounters with reality that I have had, some casual, some moving. They are all pieces of my past self and clues to who I am. I regard them as the Library of Tarutani. All of these photos and materials are catalogued and stored in a computer under different categories, such as date or genre.
In my desire for an encounter with my deeper self, I create works of art. Those things selected from the Tarutani Library, themes that are found in my daily life, sensibilities sensitivities that are embraced in the unconscious (a sense of humor that helps me enjoy chance happenings and even failures) - all these elements that constitute my consciousness are mixed together and interwoven to compose my artworks.
In my recent works, I frequently use a method that I call "Connecting the Grains". It is a method that I believe is the best suited to express my image of one pluralistic universe arising from infinitely multiplying worlds with primitive and primordial vitality.
With the time given to me, I hope to encounter as many people and as many situations as possible. Even if there remains a gap between us that is hard to bridge, I still hope we can get to know and communicate with each other. How far can I keep changing? How far can I gain depth? With these things in mind, I work as an artist.
As for my artistic method, I create a work of art mostly based on photographs and other materials which I have taken and collected for my records. This collection of photos and materials is an accumulation of myself - of the encounters with reality that I have had, some casual, some moving. They are all pieces of my past self and clues to who I am. I regard them as the Library of Tarutani. All of these photos and materials are catalogued and stored in a computer under different categories, such as date or genre.
In my desire for an encounter with my deeper self, I create works of art. Those things selected from the Tarutani Library, themes that are found in my daily life, sensibilities sensitivities that are embraced in the unconscious (a sense of humor that helps me enjoy chance happenings and even failures) - all these elements that constitute my consciousness are mixed together and interwoven to compose my artworks.
In my recent works, I frequently use a method that I call "Connecting the Grains". It is a method that I believe is the best suited to express my image of one pluralistic universe arising from infinitely multiplying worlds with primitive and primordial vitality.
