Born in 1980, Gen Miyamura graduated from Niigata University’s, specializing in calligraphy. In his 30s, he won the prestigious “Mainichi Prize” twice at Japan’s largest calligraphy competition. In recent years, drawing on his calligraphy expertise cultivated through years of study, Miyamura is an artist who blends technical expertise with a unique design sensibility. Miyamura creates dynamic calligraphy and abstract works that explore the rhythm of brushstrokes and the relationship between ink and negative space. His works can be seen in luxurious hotels such as Aman Tokyo. He also collaborates with renowned brands such as SEIKO, SHISEIDO, and DIPTYQUE.
【 EXHIBITIONS 】
2024
• Sumi / Kon – Shinsuke Kiryu × Gen Miyamura Exhibition / Keio Plaza Hotel, Tokyo
• Gen Miyamura “IMAGE LANGUE: Flower code” / PUBLICIS WALL GALLERY, Tokyo
2023
• Gen Miyamura “IMAGE LANGUE: Flower code” / Shinjuku Takashimaya Art Gallery, Tokyo
2022
• Gen Miyamura “BRAILLE CODE” / MARUEIDO JAPAN, Tokyo
• Gen Miyamura “Another Calligraphy” / plus81 Gallery, Kyoto
2021
• Contemporary Art SHODO: New Prospects of Contemporary Calligraphy 2 / Fukuya Hacchobori Main Store, 7F Art Gallery, Hiroshima
• Gen Miyamura “Braille Code – Calligraphy in Dots and Ink” / Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO | GINZA SIX, Tokyo
2020
• The World of Contemporary Art Calligraphy 2: Symbols and the Present / Yumiko Chiba Associates Viewing Room Shinjuku, Tokyo
• Contemporary Art SHODO: New Prospects of Contemporary Calligraphy / Fukuya Hacchobori Main Store, 7F Art Gallery, Hiroshima
2019
• Qulo × Gen Miyamura Dual Exhibition / Shibuya Hikarie, Tokyo
2018
• 71st Special Exhibition: Gen Miyamura – Morse Code: New Forms of Words / Shimada City Museum
2017
• TOKYO Sho 2017 / Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
• The Future of Calligraphy Exhibition / Itochu Aoyama Art Square
• The World of Contemporary Art Calligraphy / Shinjuku Takashimaya Art Gallery
2014
• Solo Exhibition “Gen Miyamura →ʼ14” / Ema Gallery, Shizuoka
【 SELECTED COLLECTIONS 】
• Six Senses Kyoto – Guest Rooms
• Aman Tokyo – Guest Rooms
• Ochiai Rou Ryokan, Shuzenji Izu – Restaurant
• Shisui, The Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara – Restaurant
• Courtyard by Marriott Fukui – Guest Rooms
• Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji – Entrance Lobby
• Godiva Japan – President’s Office
• Hotel Risveglio Akasaka – Guest Rooms
• Hotel Cordia Osaka – Guest Room Approach
• LEXUS Tsukuba – Showroom
• Tatsumi Sato (President of Daiwa Press & Private Collector)
• ICN Gallery, London
