INOUE Takuya

Profile

Born in 1993 in Okayama. Lives and works in Fukushima. Graduated with a MFA in Oil Painting from Tokyo University of the Arts in 2021.
Painter.

Recent exhibitions and activities
2024 “Kikospace Sound Baths with Paintintgs by Takuya Inoue,” Kikospace, Toronto, Canada
2024 “Same,” MEGAFIELD, Beijing, China
2021 “Artists in FAS 2021,” Fujisawa City Art Space, Kanagawa
2021 “Me?,” HIGURE 17-15 cas, Tokyo
2018 “STRIKE ME PINK!,” Tokyo University of the Arts, Ibaraki

About works

The purpose of my stay is to observe the diversity of people in Canada’s multicultural society. Canada is a place where immigrants from all over the world coexist, creating an environment where diverse cultures and values intersect. This contrasts with Japan, which has a high degree of homogeneity. The relationship between the Indigenous peoples and the European settlers who arrived in the 17th century remains complex and continues to evolve. In this context, Indigenous filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin has engaged in an ongoing dialogue with history through her films, a pursuit that I find particularly compelling. Through this stay, I hope to gain insights into the perspectives of diverse people and reflect on the universality of humanity.