IZUMI MONTGOMERY

BIOGRAPHY

1982, Born in Kanagawa, Japan

2006, Graduated from Joshibi Art University (sculpture)

2008, Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, master course (sculpture)

2009-11, Worked for GARDE U.S.P CO. LTD., interior designer

July 2011, Relocated to Sydney, Australia

2019, Established textile brand 'NANI BY IZUMI' 

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2011, 'Nostalgic Scenery', Gaffa gallery, Sydney

2008, "A mass of pieces", Tokyo University of the Arts, Tokyo 

2007, "appear", gallery of Tokyo University of the Arts, Tokyo 

2007, "A touch remain", Gallery Q, Ginza, Tokyo

GROUP EXHIBITIONS 

2016,'Hyaka Ryoran', Mitsukoshi department store gallery, Tokyo

2012, Support Fukushima, Wabisabi Gardens, Melbourne

2010, "DRESS CODE - 01", Ginza Gallery Joshibi, Ginza, Tokyo, 

"TOKYO ＋ BERLIN COMMUNICATION ART", Freies Museum, Berlin, 

"~09" Exhibition, KEIO University Gallery, Tokyo, 

2009, 11th Spiral Independent Creators Festival / Spiral Hall, Tokyo, 

"TOKYO ＋ BERLIN COMMUNICATION ART", HIGURE 17-15cas, Nippori, Tokyo, 

"COREDO Women’s Art Style", COREDO Nihombashi, Tokyo, 

19th Fugaku Biennale, Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, 

2008, "Art Office Exhibition", Tokyo University of the Arts, Tokyo, 

Ueno Park Art Concourse (-2009.3), Ueno Park, Tokyo,  

2007, "Uchigawano ichi", Tokyo University of the Arts, Tokyo, 

33rd AYUMIKAI Sculpture Exhibition , Chiba Prefectural Museum, Chiba, 

"Work in Progress in Sardenia", Sardenia Island, Itary, 

2006, "A Work Junction", Green Concourse Gallery, Tokyo, 

"Super tight 2005 pt.4", Hibiya Show Window Gallery, Tokyo, 

41st Exhibition of Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefectural Gallery2005, Institute of Environmental Art and Design 9th Exhibition 

"Work in Progress", Musashino Art University, Tokyo, 

2004, "Gifts from Artists" Exhibition, Joshibi Art Museum, Kanagawa, 

"Super tight 2004 pt.4", Hibiya Show Window Gallery, Tokyo and 

2003, Suginami Art Exhibition, Suginami Hall, Tokyo. 

AWARDS RECEIVED 

2009, 19th Fugaku Biennale,  - Recipient of the grand prize - 

2008, Ueno Park Art Concourse, Tokyo - Recipient of the 'Governor of Tokyo Prize' – 

2005, 41st Exhibition of Kanagawa Prefecture, – Recipient of the grand prize – 

2003, Suginami Art Exhibition, -Recipient of the prize –