1985 Born in Chiba, Japan
2009 BFA, Sculpture, Tokyo University of the Arts
2011 MFA, Sculpture, Tokyo University of the Arts
Solo Exhibition
2014 "know" KIDO Press, Inc., Tokyo
2012 "gilding" KIDO Press, Inc., Tokyo
2010 "dreamer" Gallery SEIHO, Tokyo
2009 "your world" Gallery UMI, Chiba
Group Exhibition
2013 "Two sculptors" KIDO Press, Inc., Tokyo
2011 "PLUS THE ART FAIR 2011(KIDO Press, Inc.) Tokyo Art Club Building, Tokyo
"TAMAVIVANT II 2011 - searching now -" TAMA Art University, Parthenon TAMA, Tokyo
"Neo Buddhism" KIDO Press, Inc., Tokyo
"The 4th chat qui parle" Sakura City Museum, Chiba
2010 "The 3rd chat qui parle" Sakura City Museum, Chiba
2009 "ART AWARD TOKYO MARUNOUCHI 2009" Tokyo Station, Gyoko-dori Underground Gallery
The human figures that Tsuchiya carefully shapes from terra cotta harbor a certain life force, emulating the sensation and warmth of flesh and the dewy emotion of pupils or lips. Rather than straightforward expressions like a smile or grief, one can read profound feelings from each facial expression and gesture, such as forgiveness or loving affection. Tsuchiya's appeal can be found in his view of the world, allowing those who encounter his work to unwind into a comfortable vulnerability.