Mayumi Koshiishi is a Japanese photographer and visual artist based in Tokyo. She is known for her unique and captivating photographs that explore the relationship between people and their environment.
Koshiishi was born in Tokyo in 1975, and began her career as a photographer in the late 1990s. She studied photography at the Tokyo College of Photography, where she developed her signature style of capturing everyday moments with an eye for detail. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, the International Center of Photography in New York, and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
Koshiishi's work often focuses on themes of identity, memory, and nostalgia. She has traveled extensively throughout Japan to capture images that reflect her own personal experiences as well as those of others. Her photographs often feature intimate portraits of people interacting with their environment or engaging in everyday activities such as walking or eating.
Koshiishi's work has been widely praised for its ability to capture subtle moments that evoke emotion and nostalgia. Her photographs have been featured in publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Vogue Japan, and Harper's Bazaar Japan. In addition to her photography career, Koshiishi also works as a lecturer at various universities throughout Japan.