Mariko Kitajima
Profile
Mariko Kitajima
2014 Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, Faculty of Design, Department of Fine Arts, Painting Major
Exhibition History
[Solo Exhibition]
2025 “Carpe Diem” (PARCO MUSEUM, Tokyo)
[Group Exhibition]
2025 ELLE × MEET YOUR ART “Divers Narratives – Intersecting Gazes” (Tokyo)
2025 “ART CIRCLES” (Lexus Osaka Fukushima, Osaka)
2024 “faces” (GALLERY CURU, Thailand)
2024 “grid3” (biscuit gallery, Tokyo)
2023 “CONCERTO” (Lurf MUSEUM, Tokyo)
2023 “CULTURE ART PARK 2023” (Daikanyama T-Site, Tokyo)
2023 “grid2” (biscuit gallery, Tokyo)
2021 “Attributes/Demonic Nature” (WATOWA GALLERY, Tokyo)
[Art Fair]
ART TAIPEI 2014, 2015, 2016 (Taiwan)
ART OSAKA 2015, 2023 (Osaka)
ART FAIR PHILIPPINES 2016, 2020, 2023 (Philippines)
ART FAIR TOKYO 2021, 2023, 2024 (Tokyo)
JING ART 2023 (China)
Concept
My work explores the theme of “Self.” Within the ambiguous existence of the self, I feel there is one “me” visible above the water, like the tip of an iceberg, and many other versions of “me” hidden beneath the surface. These versions are reflected in everyday objects, changing form, and existing within everything I see. My practice involves finding these many hidden selves. Through my work, I hope to create opportunities for viewers to discover their own hidden selves.