
ASAKO TABATA
Born in Kanagawa, Japan
Lives and works in Tokyo, Japan
Tabata studied oil painting at Tama Art University in Tokyo. While following a traditional path as a homemaker and mother, she has continuously made art. The artist works in a humble studio located in the house where she lives with family. Tabata creates intimate, introspective works featuring women and children situated in dreamscapes: “I often start a painting by imagining an uncomfortable situation." Beneath the muted color and imagery is a world of emotions and voices that resonate with the viewer.
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021
Himitsu no Barizogon (Secret Strong Language) (Gallery Echo-Ann, Tokyo)
2019
Tasuuketsu Dakara (It’s Majority Vote) (Artspace Mizuoto, Tokyo)
2018
Asako Tabata Solo Exhibition (Gallery Echo-Ann, Tokyo)
2017
Seesaw (Artspace Mizuoto, Tokyo)
2015
Asako Tabata Solo Exhibition (Shonandai MY Gallery, Tokyo)
2014
Asako Tabata Solo Exhibition (Seizan Gallery, Tokyo)
2013
Asako Tabata Solo Exhibition (Shonandai MY Gallery, Tokyo)
2012
Asako Tabata Solo Exhibition (Shonandai MY Gallery, Tokyo)
Asako Tabata Solo Exhibition (Gallery Echo-Ann, Tokyo)
Asako Tabata Solo Exhibition (SEIZAN Gallery, Tokyo)
2011
Asako Tabata Solo Exhibition (Shonandai MY Gallery, Tokyo)
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021
Ghosts of Summer (SEIZAN Gallery New York)
2020
Online Exhibition: JO SAI SHO FUKU (Ward Off Calamities, Invite Good Luck): Gods And Yokai In Time of Pandemic (SEIZAN Gallery Tokyo, SEIZAN Gallery New York)
ON THIS SHORE (SEIZAN Gallery, New York)
Ari No Hitokami (Bite of the Ant) (SEIZAN Gallery Tokyo)
2015
Sensu-Ten (Japanese Fan) (SEIZAN Gallery, Tokyo)
2014
Hyakki Yako (SEIZAN Gallery, Tokyo)
2013
Sensu (SEIZAN Gallery, Tokyo)
2010
Taisetu Na Mono (Precious) (SEIZAN Gallery, Tokyo)
2007
Hitohito-Ten (SEIZAN Gallery, Tokyo)