DOKUYAMA Bontaro

Born in 1984 in Fukushima Prefecture, lives and works in Tokyo. The Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011, and the subsequent TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident drastically altered the circumstances in Dokuyama’s hometown, inspiring him to leave his job and begin his career as an artist. He researches various phenomena and creates works centered on video, sculpture, and installation, primarily focusing on aspects of history and society that have become obscured. Through travels to various locations, on-site investigations, and interactions with local people, he intervenes in situations using himself as a medium, aiming to draw attention to specific subjects.