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Chiho Iwase

Artist Biography

Chiho Iwase was born in Japan, currently lives and works in London.

​She studied Fine Art/Sculpture at Chelsea College of Art & Design (University of the Arts London) after she had training in drawing and painting in Japan.

Iwase’s work covers painting, drawing, illustration, sculpture, and installation. Her sculptures contain the quality of monstrosity and cuteness, which refers to her inner conflict and immaturity hidden in adulthood. She began to concentrate on drawing and her practice developed to playful illustrations and paintings showing her thoughts influenced by animism. She recently focuses on egg tempera painting and pencil drawing. Her works portray anthropomorphized natural spirits and visualize the voice of nature. 

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Awards

Past Exhibitions / Residency 

Jackson's Art Prize 2025, shortlisted  

Barbican Arts Group Trust ‘Art Works Open’ 2024, shortlisted

Jackson’s Art Prize 2023, longlisted

Derwent Art Prize 2022, shortlisted

Barbican Arts Group Trust ‘Art Works Open’ 2020/2021, shortlisted

Charlie Smith London 'Anthology' 2017, longlisted

Visual Art Open Prize 2017 longlisted

Jackson's Open Art Prize 2016 longlisted

ING Discerning Eye Exhibition 2015 shortlisted

Void Open 2013, shortlisted

Zeitgeist Open 2012 shortlisted

Salon Art Prize 2011 shortlisted

New Contemporaries 2007 shortlisted

Contact

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© 2020 created by Chiho Iwase

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