Ryuji Kamiyama's Solo Exhibition "iseemyself.i see my self." Held

ART | Ryuji Kamiyama Solo Exhibition "iseemyself.i see my self."

Exhibition to be held at two venues: "HENRY HAUZ" and "RE-STUDIO"

Ryuji Kamiyama began his career as a graphic designer, worked with the fashion brand "Famous," and has been active as an artist since 2003. His solo exhibition, originally scheduled for July, was postponed and will now be held in a different format across two venues: "HENRY HAUZ" and "RE-STUDIO" (both in Meguro).

Text by Satsuki Wakabayashi

Discoveries Made Through Hands: Stencils, Silk Screen, and Neon Signs

Ryuji Kamiyama, highly sought after for his versatile style that transcends materials and subjects, collaborated with the American helmet brand "bern" last year and presented a capsule collection with "WTW," which proposes a city surf style, this spring.

The exhibition title, "iseemyself.i see my self.," marks a return to solo shows after some time. As the title suggests, the works on display were born from confronting how to spend his days and contemplating the future during the pandemic, letting go of anxiety, and diligently working with his hands. These pieces are now unveiled in this exhibition.

In this exhibition, Kamiyama adds new companions to his "ratface" motif, which he has been using since 2016, expressing them through stencils, silk screen, and neon signs. Due to an unexpectedly large number of works, the exhibition will be held at two locations: "HENRY HAUZ" and "RE-STUDIO." The two galleries are situated across the street from each other. Why not visit both to experience Ryuji Kamiyama's artwork?

Ryuji Kamiyama
Born in Tokyo in 1972. Artist.
In the early 90s, he moved from the graphic design industry to the world of apparel. He spent 10 years active in Ura-Harajuku under the brand "FAMOUZ." Following this, he left his mark with live paintings in various locations, from streets to public spaces. Starting with his first solo exhibition in 2003, he has held exhibitions in SF, LA, and Northern Europe. In recent years, he has focused on domestic exhibitions while continuing to create murals, showroom designs, and window art both in Japan and abroad. He also collaborates with Ken Ishikawa and JERRY Ukai as "ULTRA HEAVY."

RYUJI KAMIYAMA SOLO EXHIBITION 『iseemyself.i see my self.』

Venue | HENRY HAUZ
Dates | Wednesday, September 9 - Saturday, September 19, 2020 (Closed Monday, September 14)
Hours | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Address | 3F, Hideyoshi Bldg., 1-16-12 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Phone | 03-6407-9960
Venue | RE-STUDIO
Dates | Friday, September 4 - Sunday, September 13, 2020 (Closed Monday, September 7)
Hours | 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Address | 2F, Kawamata Bldg., 2-6-14 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Phone | 03-6804-7731