Tomomi Maruyama

Tomomi was born in Gunma, Japan, and began her creative journey in graphic design, later expanding into filmmaking and photography. Her love for cinema began in school, where she created her first work: a stop-motion, single-frame, hand-painted animation on 16mm film. This early project ignited her passion and led her to the London Film School in Covent Garden, where she connected with filmmakers from around the world.

Throughout her career, Tomomi has contributed to a range of independent projects, including a short animated documentary for the BBC. Her art-directed works have screened at film festivals worldwide, showcasing her innovative approach to visual storytelling. Her first solo exhibition, held in 2003 at a gallery near Kath Kidston's inaugural store in London’s Holland Park, featured drawing, illustration, kirie (paper cut-out art), and acrylic painting.

Among her notable achievements, Tomomi’s work was selected as "Undiscovered Talent" by a renowned Japanese presenter from over 5,000 submissions in 2020. She was also the first Editor's Choice on and recognized as the highest sales artist of the month on TAGBOAT Next GenerationS in 2012. Now based in Japan, she continues to explore and push the boundaries of visual st...

MBA – NUCB Business School, Japan
Postgraduate Certificate in Photography – University of Sunderland, U.K.
Diploma in the Art and Technique of Filmmaking – London Film School, U.K.
BA (Hons) in Visual Communication Design – Musashino Art University, Tokyo, Japan

2023

Superfine! Art Fair, New York & San Francisco, USA
Solo Show, Gallery Yururi, Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, Japan
Solo Show, Yamagoya, Ebisu, Tokyo, Japan
2020

DesignArt Tokyo 2020, Tokyo, Japan
"Art Gallery Sanma Akashiya" TV Program, Japan
2013

TAGBOAT ART FES, Tokyo, Japan
2012

Kyoto Current, Group Exhibition, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, Kyoto, Japan
Art Auction, Takashimaya, Kyoto, Japan
2007

Convo Art, Sheraton Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Collective Exhibition, Sala Barna, Barcelona, Spain
Frankfurt Buchmesse Art Fair, Frankfurt, Germany
2006

Collective Exhibition, Sala Barna, Barcelona, Spain
Solo Exhibition, Sundayroom Café, Gunma, Japan
Displayed at Edokko Japanese Restaurant, London, U.K.
2005

Inspired Art Fair, London, U.K.
Islington Art & Design Fair, London, U.K.
Candid Art Gallery, London, U.K.
Battersea Contemporary Art Fair, London, U.K.
Urban Art Fair, London, U.K.
Sponsored Exhibition, A&I Exhibition, Design Business Center, London, U.K.
International Group Exhibition, Galerie Charlevoix, Saint Jean De Luz, France
2004

Solo Exhibition, Nine Clarendon Cross Gallery, London, U.K.
Islington Art & Design Fair, London, U.K.
Art Emporium, Diesel House Studio, London, U.K.
Battersea Contemporary Art Fair, London, U...