Art Photographer : Shinji K
Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Hobbies and interests
【English】
My curiosity about computers and cameras eventually led me into the world of photography.
I studied photographic theory on my own by spending countless hours at the library, and today I’m deeply captivated by the expressive power of black-and-white images.
One of my recent favorite books is The Art of Sesshū. Through exploring the connection between ink-painting philosophy and photography, I continue to pursue the artistic depth of monochrome expression.
Main Genres
- Black & White / Color Landscape Photography
- Film & Digital
Hobby — A True Movie Lover
More than a decade ago, I fell in love with the film screenings at the Sangenjaya Chuo Theater in Tokyo. Until the theater closed, I spent almost every weekend there for about two years, enjoying rare double-feature screenings that left a lasting impression on me.
Favorite Films
Under the Hawthorn Tree (2010)
My Life (1993)
Forrest Gump (1994)
127 Hours (2011)
Roman Holiday (1953)
Casablanca (1942)
Death in Venice (1971)
… and more
Old Blog｜https://happycinema.blogspot.com
Main photography activities and as artist history
【English】
🏛️ 2021–2024 — Recognition at The National Art Center, Tokyo
(Photography Division / Contemporary Artists Association – Open Call Exhibition)
- June 2024 Exhibited at the 80th Anniversary Art Festival “GENTEN”, / The National Art Center, Tokyo.
- Jan 2024 A major earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula.
- June 2023 Selected again for the 79th Art Festival “GENTEN”, / The National Art Center, Tokyo.
Recommended as an Exhibiting Member. - June 2022 Selected for the 78th Art Festival “GENTEN”, / The National Art Center, Tokyo.
- June 2021 First-time selection for the 77th Art Festival “GENTEN”, / The National Art Center, Tokyo.
🏙️ 2016–2019 — Solo Exhibitions & New York Influence
- February 2019
Solo Exhibition, Setagaya Art Museum — Citizens’ Gallery
“Monochrome New York”
— Over 40 works exhibited, receiving highly positive responses. - October 2017
Photographed New York, capturing everyday life and architecture while visiting photo galleries in SoHo and Chelsea.
Encountered a photograph that had a profound artistic impact. - March 2017
Blog photo exhibition / “Forgotten Techniques of the Craftsmen and Film Movies” - August 2016
Solo Exhibition, Setagaya Art Museum — Citizens’ Gallery / “The Tram City Nagasaki and Hashima: City of Misfortune”
— Focused on Nagasaki’s tram cityscape and the abandoned Gunkanjima (Battleship Island), portraying the decline of a former coal-mining community. - January 2016
Renamed the studio to Photo Atelier One Faith and began snapshot and group photography services.
🌄 2013–2018 — Noto Project & Continuous Exhibitions
- 2014–2018
Nikon Ginza Photo Square
Annual private exhibitions: “Traveling in Noto” Series (1st–5th). - October 2013
Began long-term photographic research in the Noto / Hokuriku region.
Focused on geography, transportation, lifestyle, and overlooked local scenery rarely depicted in conventional travel photography.
Continued photographing the region annually for approximately six years.
🌱 2010–2011 — Business & Photography Beginnings
- 2011 Started photography services for business websites and began photographing stage performances, including music, contemporary dance, and ballet.
- 2011 Tohoku Pacific Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
- 2010 Founded Digital Atelier One Faith.
While producing websites for businesses, the photographs taken as source material received strong positive feedback.
🏢 2008 — Transition to a Creative Career
- September 2008 “The Global Financial Crisis”.
- April 2008 Resigned from a major IT company, where I had worked in technical sales within the science and technology field, and transitioned toward a creative career.
==> Shinji K 写真展示情報