Reita MORIYA
ABOUT | ART MORIYA
The first-ever “Aisashi” who pioneered the world’s first fusion of traditional Japanese indigo and modern plastering techniques.
He creates art and designs architecture using his unique techniques.
As a self-taught artist, his unconventional style has garnered a large following,
and he has been commissioned to design private residences for celebrities and stores for well-known brands.
Deep indigo walls that connect to distant memories.
An artist of blue who evokes beautiful memories in viewers.
2018
Began studying plastering as a self-taught artist.
2019
Became the first person in the world to successfully fuse traditional Japanese indigo dyeing with plastering. Began working as the first-ever “Indigo Plasterer.”
Was selected as the Japanese representative for plastering by BEAL International, a Belgian building materials manufacturer.
2020
Founded the “Banran Association.” Began activities to promote indigo plastering as a new form of Japanese culture.
Held his first solo exhibition, [blue attitude...], at Grass Roots in Yokohama.
2021
Founded the “FUJISAWA BLUE HANDS PROJECT,” a project supporting employment for people with disabilities through indigo dyeing.
Selected as one of the “11 Leaders of Social Entrepreneurship in Japan for 2021” at the Commons Social Entrepreneurs Forum.
2022
Donated public artworks to Shonan Enoshima (provided by Unilever Japan Holdings).
Supervised an international education program at Bunkyo Gakuin University.
Led an educational program at Yokohama Municipal Takigashira Elementary School.
2023
Supervised an educational program at Aoba Japan International School.
Served as a part-time lecturer for “Creative Expression Classes” at Fujisawa Shoryo Private High School.
Created three large indigo murals for the equestrian club’s new stables at Nihon University’s Shonan Campus.
2024
Five large-scale works were placed on permanent display at the Fujisawa City Hall Main Building.
Her artwork was selected for the design of the Japanese national sailing team’s uniforms for the Paris Olympics.
Held a solo exhibition titled [APPRIVOISER] at the Art Gallery on the 6th floor of the Main Building at Isetan Shinjuku.
Held a solo exhibition titled [Essential BLUE] at Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO in GINZA SIX.
Held a solo exhibition titled [once in a indigo moon] at Blanc CUBE in the Matsuzakaya Shizuoka Store.
2025
Opened “Pinyon Jay School,” a training school for indigo dyers and indigo artists.
Designed special uniforms for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
2026
Held an exhibition at LEXUS.
Performed a collaboration at Fujimino Stella West Hall, featuring Brahms’ Sonata in F minor, Op. 34b, piano accompaniment, and the live art piece “The World of Blue.”
Exhibited works at Stella West Gallery.
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