ITO Yukihisa

ITO Yukihisa
Born 1981 in Tokyo, live in Ishikawa
2013 Ph.D in Art, Kanazawa College of Art (Japan)
Sculptor. He works primarily with figurative sculptures in ceramic and FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic). He explores the juxtaposition of the human figure and the spaces they inhabit, paying close attention to the meanings inherent in materials and the characteristics of specific sites. These situations are shaped by layers of his personal memories, present circumstances, and vague aspirations toward the future. They also intersect with the places where the works are installed and with the worlds inhabited by their viewers. In this way, he invites audiences to engage with the works much as they engage with other people—forming understandings through observation, interpretation, and, inevitably, misunderstanding. In recent years, he has also incorporated plants and AR (Augmented Reality) into exhibitions, continuing to explore and expand the possibilities of sculpture.
"BIWAKO BIENNALE", Omi-hachiman City and other locations (Shiga), 2018, 2020, 2022, 2025
Solo exhibition “foolproof”, Gallery Kawafune (Tokyo), 2022
Solo exhibition “I know you can do it”, LIXIL Gallery (Tokyo), 2014
"Tokyo Tower Art Fair" Tokyo Art Prize 2023 Figurative Award, 2023
"The 69th Kanazawa Contemporary Art Exhibition" Third Division (Sculpture) Second Prize; Kanazawa Kita Rotary Club Award, 2013
"The 1st Ningen-Ten Grand Prix" Grand Prize, 2011