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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 ”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
April - May 2024: Co-exhibition KYOTOGRAPHIE 2024 KG+ Flows ~Indians in Kansai~