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+About my work

Kumiko Wakabayashi is a Japanese photographer based in Osaka, specialized in classical printing methods such as van dyke brown print and collodion wet plate process. She received the Grand Prix Award from Ashiya Photo Association in 2014, and MI Gallery Award in 2019 and other various awards. Also, her unique work was selected for SALOND’AUTOMNE in 2018 and 2021. She has participated in many solo and group exhibitions and held workshops.

“Silver Wedding Anniversary” 2018
This presents a couple celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, toasting each other but talking with a mask on; their true natures concealed. All the fruits and flowers are in a state of decay, except for a fresh lemon – it tastes bitter when you bite. This still life represents the evanescent or fragility of a couple married for many years.

Old and new technique: “Classical photograph” She specializes both in van dyke brown print and wet collodion process; printing on Japanese ‘washi’ paper, then applying pure ‘gold leaf’ – which is her original method. The work is always one-off and handmade, so the results are unpredictable, unique and original.

+Career as a creator

2007
Entered Photography Department of Osaka University of Arts
2010
Participated Milano University Poly Design Association Workshop
2011
Graduated from Photography Department at Osaka university of Arts
2011
Photography Department Award and group exhibition at Osaka University of Arts
2011
4th Katamari Exhibition (Gallery Kaori, Osaka)
2012
5th Katamari Exhibition (Gallery Kaori, Osaka)
2013
6th Katamari Exhibition (Gallery Kaori, Osaka)
2014
7th Katamari Exhibition (Gallery Kaori, Osaka)
2014
Awarded Grand Prix, ASHIYA Photo Exhibition -Road to Paris- at Harada-no-Mori Gallery
2014
Solo exhibition "Beautiful - Kumiko Wakabayashi Exhibition" MI gallery Osaka.
2014
Participated Amour pour le Japon du la France 2014
2014
Invited Bartok dans le cadre du 8eme Salon International Daguerre-expo photos
2015
Katamari Exhibition, AbenoHarukasu, Skycampus, Osaka.
2015
Kobe x Paris "Paris・Kobe/Machi・Hito" - Minimalism ASHIYA Photo Association, Le Photo de Paris Val-de-Biѐvre at Kobe Kitano Museum
2015
Participated Revolution INTAC International Exchange Photo Exhibition
2016
MI gallery The 8th anniversary Exhibition at MI gallery Osaka
2016
9th Katamari Exhibition, Abeno Harukasu, Skycampus, Osaka.
2017
Participated INTAC International Exchange Photo Exhibition at Osaka University of Arts
2017
Three Exhibition "NIGHTMARE"
2018
Three Exhibition "Splendere"
2018
Invited artist Yawara!! NEW!! at Chakichian Gallery
2018
Awared MIGAA, MI gallery
2018
Invited Kudoyama Art Week 2018 at Wakayama
2018
Invited exhibition at Cultural Festival at Eumseong, Korea
2018
Exhibited at SALON D'AUTOMNE, Paris, France
2018
Participated Yamada Garou Owner Exhibition, Osaka
2019
Photo Expression University/E-School Year 2018 Completion Exhibition
2019
Solo Exhibition "VANITAS", Yekaterinburg, Russia
2019
Solo Exhibition VANITAS at MI Gallery, Osaka, Japan, and won MIGAA award in MI Gallery
July 2020
Photo Expression University/E-School Year 2019 Completion Exhibition
December 2020
Group exhibition Only One Exhibition 2020
2021
Held virtual exhibition "Classical photograph"
2021
14th Katamari Exhibition, Abeno Harukasu, Skycampus, Osaka
2021
OUA Photo Group Exhibition "Each Personality"
2021
Technical collaboration with Yasumasa Morimura for DOUBLE BiND GAME, M@M 5th Exhibition
2021
Selected by SALON D'AUTOMNE, Paris, France
2021
21st Century Female Artist Exhibition
2021
1st "Classical Photograph" exhibition at Osaka City Central Public Hall
January 2022
Invited exhibition at "The Republic Day Reception 2022" presented by Consulate-General of India
April 2022
Invited exhibition "Indians in Kansai" for India Festival at Daianji Temple Nara
April - July 2022
Exhibited at Sakai Alphonse Mucha Museum Mucha Lab #01 "Pictures & Photos"
July 2022
Exhibited "ATC Osaka Art Exibition”
August 2022
Exhibition “Flows Indians in Kansai” at India day in Sakai for 70th Anniversary of Establishment of Japan-India Diplomatic Relations and 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence
September 2022
Exhibition sitting on massage chair in tea room - collaboration with Johnson Heath Care
October 2022
Exhibition at India Mela 2022 in Kobe
December 2022
2nd "Classical Photograph" exhibition at Sakai Alphonse Mucha Museum
January 2023
Invited exhibition at 74th "The Republic Day Reception 2023" presented by Consulate-General of India
March 2023
16th Katamari Exhibition, Abeno Harukasu, Skycampus, Osaka.
April 2023
Exhibited at ”ATC SDGs Art Exhibition"
April - May 2023
Co-exhibition KG+ pick up Exhibition ”carnation×reincarnation" with Alma Schanzer
April - May 2023
MI gallery 15th Anniversary, Solo Exhibition “Revolution”
October 2023
3rd "Classical photograph" exhibition at Chie Art Gallery in Milan
November 2023
Invited exhibition at Osaka International Collection
January 2024
Invited exhibition at 75th "The Republic Day Reception 2023" presented by Consulate-General of India
February 2024
4th "Classical Photograph" exhibition at Sakai Alphonse Mucha Museum