Yasutomo Ebisu

Yasutomo Ebisu is a Japanese photographer and visual artist based in Tokyo. He is known for his unique and creative approach to photography, which often combines elements of traditional Japanese art with modern digital techniques.

Born in Tokyo in 1975, Ebisu began his career as a photographer in the late 1990s. He studied photography at the Tokyo College of Photography, where he developed an interest in combining traditional Japanese art forms with modern digital techniques. After graduating, he worked as a freelance photographer for various magazines and newspapers before establishing his own studio in 2003.

Ebisu's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, the International Center of Photography New York, and the Victoria & Albert Museum London. His photographs have also been published in several books, including “Yasutomo Ebisu: A Visual Journey” (2008) and “Yasutomo Ebisu: The Art of Seeing” (2010).

In addition to his photographic work, Ebisu has also created several video installations that explore themes such as memory and identity. His videos have been shown at festivals such as the International Film Festival Rotterdam and the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen.

Ebisu's work has earned him numerous awards over the years, including the Grand Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival (2009) and Best Video Award at the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen (2011). He continues to push boundaries with his unique vision and creative approach to photography.