Seiji Honda

Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1977
Graduated from Hokkaido University Faculty of Fisheries in 2000
2002-2003: Aboard a tuna longline research vessel (created artworks on board)
July 2003: First solo exhibition at the Igita Gallery in Kyoto
2005-present: Conducted research voyages for approximately six months (created on board) and held regular solo exhibitions based in Sapporo
(He left the ship in 2011 to focus on his writing career.)

April 2023 Solo exhibition at Gallery Inukai, Sapporo
May Kyoto Bonjour! Contemporary Civilization Solo Exhibition
November: Solo exhibition at TO OV café/gallery in Sapporo

GALLERY HOUSE MAYA 22nd Book Cover Illustration Competition Grand Prix Winner

March 2024 Solo exhibition at GALLERY HOUSE MAYA, Tokyo
May: Solo exhibition at Gallery Inukai, Sapporo
June to August Hokkaido Cultural Foundation Art Space Exhibition
November: Solo exhibition at TO OV café/gallery in Sapporo

April 2025 Tokyo Used Book Yukan Ryurodo Solo Exhibition
May: Solo exhibition at GALLERY MONMA, Sapporo
November: Solo exhibition at TO OV café/gallery in Sapporo

I grew up in Nagaokakyo and currently live in Sapporo. I mainly create two-dimensional works using transparent watercolors, acrylics, gouache, and oil paints, as well as three-dimensional works using stone powder clay. I am not particularly particular about materials, themes, or concepts, but I create a series of microcosmic works that are a little scary, adorable, and have a floating feeling, somewhere between this world and the next.
(I create my works by sensing the small joys that run through my brain from head to toe, and by gathering at my fingertips the subtle ecstasy that wells up from my entire body.)