March 2026 Feast of Black and White
Mamoru Matsui
Event Period: March 2, 2026 – March 25, 2026
Mamoru Matsuii
～Profile～
Biography
Born in Toyama Prefecture, 1967
Graduated from Namerikawa High School, Toyama Prefecture, General Studies Department, 1986
Major Activities
2000–2005: Held “Airbrush Art Exhibitions” (Hokuriku Bank Head Office Sales Department, etc. / Toyama Prefecture)
Major Exhibitions
2021: 3rd Geiten Exhibition (Kyoto)
2022: 3rd Geiten Exhibition Overseas Exhibition (Querini Stampalia Museum)
2023–2026: “Japanese Art National Selected Artists Exhibition”
(Ueno Royal Museum) Continuous Participation
2024: Japan-Germany Friendship Art Exhibition (Tokyo Tower Hall)
Awards
2019・2020 Minatomirai Exhibition New Era Japan-France Friendship Art Grand Prize
2021 Japanese Art National Selected Artists Exhibition Jury Special Award
2021 MINERVA2021 (Royal Society of Arts, UK) Jury Special Award
2022 Japanese Art National Selected Artists Exhibition Western Painting Grand Prize
2023 ART BLEND 2023 in Firenze – Special Jury Prize
Artistic Focus
This work aims to create an impression more three-dimensional than photography. While flat, it strives to convey depth and presence through meticulous attention to the balance of light and shadow and the expression of texture.
Production Method
Aluminum composite panels serve as the support, painted using lacquer paint. A vehicle-grade urethane clear coat is applied for the finish, enhancing the work’s strength and durability.
Technique
A 0.3mm airbrush is used in production, employing only black and white to create delicate gradations. By layering shadows within this limited color palette, a sense of three-dimensionality and atmospheric depth is achieved.
Artistic Vision
Even when using airbrush techniques, I consistently strive to create works that transcend mere flat depictions, allowing viewers to perceive a three-dimensional expanse. Meticulous attention is paid to every detail, pursuing a unique sense of realism.
Exhibition of Works
Work 1
￥77,000（税込）
Work 2
￥66,000（税込）
Work 3
￥77,000（税込）
Work 4
￥88,000（税込）
Work 5
￥66,000（税込）
Exhibition Title
A Feast of Black and White
Date
March 2–25, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location
Gallery An Nihonbashi
12-4 Nihonbashi Odenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0011 Refolia 5F Gallery An
【Access】
4-min walk from Higashi-Nihonbashi Station Exit A2
5-min walk from Kodenmacho Station Exit 1
4-min walk from Bakuro-Yokoyama Station Exit A2