Byakuya Eimi

Byakuya EIMI (詠美 びゃく夜) is a painter based in Hiroshima, Japan, who looks into the depths of the night, life, and the human psyche to illuminate a world shaped by secrets and quiet contemplation. At the core of his practice are non-binary bijinga (portraits of refined beauty) rooted in his personal identity, challenging rigid social expectations and exploring an authentic form of beauty unbound by stereotypes.

Giving form to the quiet, internal conversations of the self, Eimi Byakuya depicts figures that transcend conventional gender boundaries. Working with a rich variety of mixed media, he combines water-based alkyd resin, colored pencils, traditional Japanese mineral pigments (iwa-enogu), and various other mediums. His works also incorporate three-dimensional elements—such as mirrors attached directly onto the surface—reflecting viewers back to themselves and prompting a quiet awareness of their own unconscious projections and assumptions.

In his paintings, fleeting moments of memory and emotional tension are captured through a delicate palette. The dense atmosphere of his work serves as a portal into the subconscious, inviting viewers into a hidden dimension where vulnerability and quiet strength coexist.

Kodansha Famous Schools, Japan

2026
Chubi Emerging Artists Exhibition 2026, Gallery Himawari, Tokyo, Japan
The 2nd Hyakka Ryoran: A New Spring Encountering Masterpieces, Bumpodo Gallery, Tokyo, Japan

2025
The 16th Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition, The National Art Center, Tokyo, Japan
The 77th Chubi Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan
International Open Call: Minimum Art Exhibition, 410Gallery, Fukuoka, Japan

2024
Matsumoto International Art Exhibition: un do, Matsumoto City Museum, Nagano, Japan

And many other exhibitions.