Lena Okamoto

Joined Artfinder: Aug. 2025

Artworks for sale: 5

Japan

About Lena Okamoto

 
 
  • Biography
    Tokyo-based textile artist and founder of ikasu, an art collective that uniquely breathes new life into antique kimonos. As a certified Kimono Meister and former advertising creative director, I masterfully blends deep cultural understanding with modern design sensibility. My award-winning works are a reinterpretation, not destruction, transforming "wearable art" into contemporary pieces that honor history and imperfections. Each artwork serves as "memory made visible," creating a profound dialogue between past and present.
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  • Awards

    2024

    Mr. & Mrs. Abe Arts & Culture Prize

    April 2024: Received the Mr. & Mrs. Abe Arts & Culture Prize

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    2024

    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Award at Japan Handmade of the Year

    March 2024: Received the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Award at Japan Handmade of the Year 2024

    2024

    Honorable mention at the 5th All Japan Art Competition

    February 2024: Honorable mention at the 5th All Japan Art Competition
  • Upcoming Events

    Upcoming events

    Event: Spectrum Miami 2025

    Dates: 3 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025

    Venue: "Spectrum Miami", Miami, FL

    Spectrum Miami is a prestigious contemporary art fair that takes place annually during Miami Art Week. Held in the heart of the vibrant Arts & Entertainment District, the fair showcases a curated selection of established and emerging artists, galleries, and collectives from around the world.

    Known for its dynamic atmosphere and diverse programming, Spectrum Miami presents a wide range of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and digital art. The fair attracts collectors, curators, designers, and art lovers seeking bold and innovative works that push creative boundaries.

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    Previous events

    Event: World Art Dubai 2025

    Dates: 17 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025

    Venue: World Art Dubai 2025, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE

    World Art Dubai is one of the largest and most diverse contemporary art fairs in the Middle East, held annually at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Celebrating accessible art for everyone, the fair brings together over 300 galleries and solo artists from more than 60 countries, offering thousands of affordable, original artworks.

    With a strong focus on inclusivity and cultural diversity, World Art Dubai showcases a wide range of styles and mediums—from painting and sculpture to digital art, street art, and mixed media. The fair attracts collectors, interior designers, corporate buyers, and art lovers looking for both emerging talents and established names.

    Event: Re-create Kimono

    Dates: 20 Jun 2024 - 7 Jul 2024

    Venue: T-site, Daikanyama Tokyo, Japan

    Daikanyama Tsutaya T-Site: A curated lifestyle complex blending books, culture, and design in the heart of Tokyo.

    Event: World Art Dubai 2024

    Dates: 2 May 2024 - 5 May 2024

    Venue: World Art Dubai, Dubai

    World Art Dubai is one of the largest and most diverse contemporary art fairs in the Middle East, held annually at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Celebrating accessible art for everyone, the fair brings together over 300 galleries and solo artists from more than 60 countries, offering thousands of affordable, original artworks.

    With a strong focus on inclusivity and cultural diversity, World Art Dubai showcases a wide range of styles and mediums—from painting and sculpture to digital art, street art, and mixed media. The fair attracts collectors, interior designers, corporate buyers, and art lovers looking for both emerging talents and established names.

    Event: Phoenix

    Dates: 10 May 2022 - 31 May 2022

    Venue: QUADRO, Tokyo, Japan

    solo exhibition "Phoenix", Gallery QUADRO, Tokyo, Japan

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Awards

2024

Mr. & Mrs. Abe Arts & Culture Prize

April 2024: Received the Mr. & Mrs. Abe Arts & Culture Prize

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2024

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Award at Japan Handmade of the Year

March 2024: Received the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Award at Japan Handmade of the Year 2024

2024

Honorable mention at the 5th All Japan Art Competition

February 2024: Honorable mention at the 5th All Japan Art Competition

Upcoming events

Event: Spectrum Miami 2025

Dates: 3 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025

Venue: "Spectrum Miami", Miami, FL

Spectrum Miami is a prestigious contemporary art fair that takes place annually during Miami Art Week. Held in the heart of the vibrant Arts & Entertainment District, the fair showcases a curated selection of established and emerging artists, galleries, and collectives from around the world.

Known for its dynamic atmosphere and diverse programming, Spectrum Miami presents a wide range of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and digital art. The fair attracts collectors, curators, designers, and art lovers seeking bold and innovative works that push creative boundaries.

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: World Art Dubai 2025

Dates: 17 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025

Venue: World Art Dubai 2025, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE

World Art Dubai is one of the largest and most diverse contemporary art fairs in the Middle East, held annually at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Celebrating accessible art for everyone, the fair brings together over 300 galleries and solo artists from more than 60 countries, offering thousands of affordable, original artworks.

With a strong focus on inclusivity and cultural diversity, World Art Dubai showcases a wide range of styles and mediums—from painting and sculpture to digital art, street art, and mixed media. The fair attracts collectors, interior designers, corporate buyers, and art lovers looking for both emerging talents and established names.

Event: Re-create Kimono

Dates: 20 Jun 2024 - 7 Jul 2024

Venue: T-site, Daikanyama Tokyo, Japan

Daikanyama Tsutaya T-Site: A curated lifestyle complex blending books, culture, and design in the heart of Tokyo.

Event: World Art Dubai 2024

Dates: 2 May 2024 - 5 May 2024

Venue: World Art Dubai, Dubai

World Art Dubai is one of the largest and most diverse contemporary art fairs in the Middle East, held annually at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Celebrating accessible art for everyone, the fair brings together over 300 galleries and solo artists from more than 60 countries, offering thousands of affordable, original artworks.

With a strong focus on inclusivity and cultural diversity, World Art Dubai showcases a wide range of styles and mediums—from painting and sculpture to digital art, street art, and mixed media. The fair attracts collectors, interior designers, corporate buyers, and art lovers looking for both emerging talents and established names.

Event: Phoenix

Dates: 10 May 2022 - 31 May 2022

Venue: QUADRO, Tokyo, Japan

solo exhibition "Phoenix", Gallery QUADRO, Tokyo, Japan


 

Biography

Tokyo-based textile artist and founder of ikasu, an art collective that uniquely breathes new life into antique kimonos. As a certified Kimono Meister and former advertising creative director, I masterfully blends deep cultural understanding with modern design sensibility. My award-winning works are a reinterpretation, not destruction, transforming "wearable art" into contemporary pieces that honor history and imperfections. Each artwork serves as "memory made visible," creating a profound dialogue between past and present.