KISARAGI BIJUTSU STUDIO

About Artist

Kumiko Honda

Honda is dedicated to the study of "Engi", the history of temples, and the design patterns that flourished during the Edo period (1603-1868). She is known for her beautiful and elegant artworks, which feature blooming flowers and patterns that carry traditional meanings.
While pursuing her graduate studies at Tokyo University of the Arts, she engaged in Buddhist training. Today, she is both an artist and a Buddhist priest of the Shinshu Otani School.
Honda was born at Chogon-ji Temple, which is associated with Honda Tadakatsu, a prominent warrior who served Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Edo period. The temple is famous for its ceiling painting, created by innovative artists from the Tokyo University of the Arts.

Kumiko Honda
1976 Born at Ichigaya-yakuoji-machi, Shinjuku ward, Tokyo
1997 Tokyo University of the Arts, Japanese Painting Course Selected Exhibition at University Art Museum Main Gallery (1998/1999)
2000 Two person exhibiton at Ginza Nakazawa Gallery, Tokyo
2001 Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Japanese Painting Course Studio 2 Selected Exhibition at Yokohama
2002 Solo exhibition at Chogon-ji temple, Shinjuku ward, Tokyo (until 2007)
Solo Exhibition at Asakusa, Tokyo
2003 Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Japanese Painting Course
2004 Chief stage designer at tie-up event with Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Music
(Oizumi-gakuen Yumeria Hall)
2005 Awarded at 31st Spring Soga-kai Exhibition (2007)
Artworks published in Jodo Shinshu bimonthly magazine "Sanga" (vol. Nov. 2005-2006)
Solo exhibition as recommended artist at Teramachi Cultural Hall, Kashiwa, Chiba
Two person exhibiton at Fuchu Gallery DoDo, Tokyo
2006 Awarded at first Biennale Ushiku (nominee)
Solo exhibition as guest artist at Shiodome Art Factory, Minato ward, Tokyo (until 2009)
2007 Solo exhibition at Gallery Yougen, Ginza, Tokyo
2010 Solo exhibition at Seibu Fukui
2011 Solo exhibition at Seibu Numazu, Shizuoka/Yao, Osaka (both are closed)
2012 Solo exhibition at Seibu Ikebukuro, Tokyo/Daiwa Toyama
2013 Solo exhibition at Sogo Omiya, Saitama & Seibu Funabashi, Chiba/Asahikawa, Hokkaido (closed)
2014 Solo exhibition at Sogo Hiroshima & Seibu Otsu, Shiga/Tokorozawa, Saitama/Akita/Yao, Osaka (closed)
2015 Solo exhibition at Seibu Fukui
2017 Solo exhibition at Sogo Omiya, Saitama/Tokushima
20178 Solo exhibition at Sogo Kobe, Hyogo
Present: Buddhist priest of Shinshu Otani School

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