Objects 011

Born in Hokkaido in 1960. He moved to San Francisco in 1994, where an encounter with an art dealer introduced him to mid-century art and design, which at the time was not widely known in Japan. He was deeply influenced by its philosophy and forms. His encounters with the works of Eames, Donald Judd, Jean Prouvé, and Ruth Asawa formed the foundation of his later activities.

Upon returning to Japan, he opened "Modern Age Gallery" in Okusawa, Tokyo, and dedicated himself to introducing and promoting Eames-centered design. He also participated in exhibition planning, including serving as the composition supervisor for "The Eames Exhibition" held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and other venues.

Furthermore, he launched the product brand "MEISTER," driven by a rediscovery of traditional Japanese techniques. He has since relocated to Hokkaido, where, as "Objects 011," he creates abstract sculptures using wood as his material. "011" comes from the Sapporo area code, indicating his intention to establish roots in this land.

Born in Hokkaido, Japan in 1960. From 1994, he spent six years in San Francisco, where an encounter with an art dealer led him to discover mid-century art and design that had not yet been widely introduced in Japan. He was deeply influenced by the works and ideas of Eames, Donald Judd, Jean Prouvé, and Ruth Asawa, which became the foundation of his later practice.

After returning to Japan, he founded Modern Age Gallery in Okusawa, Tokyo, where he played a key role in introducing and promoting mid-century design, particularly the work of Charles and Ray Eames. He also worked as a curator for exhibitions, including the Eames Design Exhibition held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and other venues.

He later launched MEISTER, a project reinterpreting Japanese traditional craftsmanship through contemporary design. Now based in Hokkaido, he creates abstract wooden sculptures under the name Objects 011. The name “011” refers to the telephone area code of Sapporo, reflecting his intention to root his practice in this region.