Kazz Morishita

Kazz Morishita is a contemporary Japanese printmaker and digital artist whose work captures the profound beauty of natural phenomena — moonlight, cherry blossoms, ocean waves, and expansive skies — through a fusion of photography, computer processing, and printmaking. Born in 1951 in Aichi Prefecture, Morishita demonstrated artistic talent from childhood, winning numerous painting contests throughout his youth.

Rather than following a conventional art school path, Morishita worked as an expo planner, where his ability to conceptualize intricate visual scenarios proved advantageous. Eventually, he pursued independent artistic expression full-time, driven by what he describes as 'an invisible force' compelling him toward art. His practice reflects the Japanese cultural tradition of deep connection with nature — he uses computer processing of his photographs to create his own world of beauty and harmony, striving to reveal the miracle of nature and its phenomena.

Morishita pays meticulous attention to printing materials, working on substrates ranging from traditional Japanese washi paper to aluminum, choosing the most expressive medium for each composition. His works capture the expanse of spaces either in meditative black and white or in bold splashes of colored light. His major series include SAKURA (cherry blossoms), SKY, Wave, LAND, Autumn, and OKINAWA, each exploring different aspects of Japan's natural landscape.

In 2018, Morishita launched his 'Kazz Moon' project, a series that continues his signature moon imagery. He received the Arte Laguna Photographic Art Department award in 2013 and an award from the Third International Biennial of Graphic Digital Arts in Gdynia, Poland in 2012.

Morishita has exhibited extensively, with solo shows at BUNKAMURA in Tokyo, Lebenson Gallery in Paris, and Medel Gallery SHU in Tokyo, as well as participation in international art fairs. He has published art books including 'Air' (2017) and 'SAKURA,' a poetry art book (2006). He is represented by Gallery G-77 and AN INC. in Seoul.