The word “photograph” can be interpreted from its Greek origins as “record of lights”. This can inspire us to think of those things which we observe in front of us in any moment – colors, shapes, the world around us.
Okamoto’s works were created by using developers and lights in a process that allows every color in the printing paper to reach the surface. The works may be seen as drawings that are grasping the concept of photographic development. By using this technology, the artist sees himself able to produce “records of lights” more purely than in any other way.
“When I produce such works, I attach an importance to “beauty” and correlate different materials with the images. Like flowers are beautiful, or how a single stone can become someone’s treasure”.

2007
ART FAIR TOKYO
Gallery Tsubaki, Tokyo
Art in DOJIMA, Osaka
2006
KIAF
Gallery Tsubaki, Tokyo
Art in CASO, Osaka
Yoshiaki Inoue Gallery, Osaka
2005
Gallery Tsubaki, Tokyo
SIPA Seoul International Print Art Fair, Seoul
2004
Studied at Osaka University of Arts
Gallery Tsubaki, Tokyo
1981
Born in Osaka, Japan