Yasuhiro Chida

Intro： Born in 1977 in Kanagawa, Japan. Majored in Architecture at Musashino Art University. Creates immersive art installations on the themes of “the consciousness of space” and “the transformation of somatic sensation,” which are based on his experiences from such activities as high-altitude mountain climbing, ice climbing and caving. His name was cited in the website Artdex, in the article “Ever-Renewing Power of Light Art: 9 Brilliant Light Artists You Need to Know” (2019). Recent major activities include: International Light Art Award 2019 (Unna, Germany; one of the three Finalists; received the Audience Prize.); Wonderspaces (2019 – , USA); RE: PUBLIKA Festival (2018, Czech Republic); La Chartreuse cultural center (2018, Avignon, France ); Amsterdam Light Festival (2017, 2018); and SIGNAL Festival 2016 (Czech Republic). Explores the peripheries of art, for which he has received the cooperation of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). Currently planning his lifework art project Kalama Park.