Jr Chuo

JR CHUO is a contemporary paper cut artist whose work explores the notion of façades in society that conceal harsh realities, with a particular focus on the impacts of climate change on coral reefs. Using traditional Japanese techniques of 'kirie', CHUO cuts all of his designs by hand, creating intricate paper artworks.

CHUO is based in London and Tokyo and his work has been exhibited internationally, in locations ranging from Adelaide to Milan, and he was named one of Art Market Magazine's 'Top Contemporary Artists of 2021'. JR CHUO has been recognised in numerous renowned publications, including Tatler, Aesthetica and Forbes Magazine. JR CHUO was chosen by Saatchi Art's expert curators as a 'Curator's Pick' for The Other Art Fair London July 2021 and was selected as the 'Fair Director's Pick' for The Other Art Fair London July 2022. JR CHUO is a Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2022 Honoree in the 'Art & Culture' and 'Youngest' categories, and is the list’s youngest ever artist.

CHUO aims to capture the 'tragic beauty' of dying corals in his work, by creating striking designs, often using fluorescent colours to draw attention to the intricacy of the artworks. He has partnered with environmental NGO ‘Coralive’ to support their coral re...

University of Cambridge, BA Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (2020-2024)

2024 ArtEast, Suffolk, UK
2023 Imagination Ebisu, Tokyo, Japan
2023 The Other Art Fair, London, UK
2023 ArtEast, Suffolk, UK
2023 Roses and Castles, Tokyo, Japan
2022 ArtEast, Suffolk, UK
2022 Byard Art, Cambridge, UK
2022 Ballroom Arts, Suffolk, UK
2022 The Other Art Fair, London, UK
2022 Metaverse Biennale, Virtual
2022 Sikka Art Festival, Dubai, UAE
2021 Totally Immersed, The Lab, Adelaide, Australia
2021 The Other Art Fair Global Virtual Edition
2021 Gallerie V, Cambridge, UK
2021 Tokyo International Art Fair, Tokyo, Japan
2021 M.A.D.S. Art Gallery, Milan, Italy
2021 M.A.D.S. Art Gallery, Fuerteventura, Spain
2021 The Other Art Fair London Virtual Editions
2021 The Other Art Fair, London, UK
2021 The Brick Lane Gallery, London, UK
2020 Solo Exhibition, Suffolk, UK