About the Artist

Tsukasa Kataoka is a Japanese fine art photographer born in 1977.

Since 2005, he has studied under master photographer Katsuhisa Ogawa, and has been deeply influenced by his collaboration with Buddhist monk and calligrapher Shizuka Jien.
Kataoka creates meditative landscapes that reflect the unseen beauty of nature and the human spirit.

His works are printed on custom-made *Tango Washi*—a traditional handmade Japanese paper also used for cultural heritage restoration.
By blending the poetic depth of photography with the soul of Japanese craftsmanship, Kataoka transcends the boundaries of visual art.

Each piece is a contemplative mandala, inviting viewers to pause, breathe, and reconnect with their inner selves.

His work has received praise from international curators, including Ainhoa Fernández (Fine Arts, Singulart), who described his landscapes as “evoking deep emotional resonance through themes of nature, silence, and introspection.”
His piece *Sanctuary of Silence* was cited as “the most emotionally moving” in the curator’s portfolio review.

Our Philosophy

We believe in the healing power of nature and the timeless values of Japanese tradition.

Each of our artworks is born from a completely original process—layering hundreds of photographs to compose a single image.
Rather than capturing a moment, we craft a meditative experience—painting with light, silence, and memory.

This unique technique, refined over years of exploration, gives rise to a new form of visual expression unlike anything else.

Printed on *Tango Washi*—a handmade Japanese paper used in the restoration of national treasures—each piece combines the quiet strength of photography with the soul of traditional craftsmanship.

From cranes that embody eternal harmony to landscapes that breathe stillness, our works are contemplative mandalas that invite pause, reflection, and peace.

Our mission is to bring moments of stillness to modern life—through art that soothes, inspires, and endures.

🔹Curator’s Voice

“Tsukasa’s works have the power to evoke deep emotional resonance through themes of nature, silence, and introspection. Their use of subtle tones and refined light-shadow interplay draws the viewer into meditative spaces.”
— Ainhoa Fernández, Fine Arts / VIP Program Curator at Singulart

写真作家・片岡司が捉える、静けさと光の瞬間。Tsukasa Kataoka captures serene moments where nature and spirit meet.

写真作家・片岡司は、手漉き和紙や伝統技法を用いながら、自然と精神性が響き合う作品を制作しています。 作品には仏教的な静寂や余白の美が込められており、瞑想や祈りの場にも収蔵されています。 日本文化の本質を、現代のアートとして世界へ届けることを志しています。
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**Inviting silence through the depth of nature.** Tsukasa Kataoka is a Japanese photographic artist who creates contemplative works on traditional washi paper. His art reflects the spiritual stillness found in nature—drawing on Buddhist aesthetics, subtle light, and visual serenity.
With techniques rooted in Japanese culture and materials like handmade Tango Washi, his works have been collected by temples and displayed in meditative spaces.
Kataoka’s vision bridges timeless tradition and contemporary expression, offering the world a glimpse of Japan’s inner beauty.

Featured Works – 注目作品

From meditative landscapes to collaborations with Japanese calligraphy – each work delivers a singular moment of beauty to the world.

奉納作品（和歌山県・高野山金剛峯寺）Dedicated Works at Kongobuji Temple, Koyasan (Wakayama, Japan)

世界遺産・高野山にて、真言宗の総本山「金剛峯寺」へ作品を正式に奉納。文化・宗教的意義の高い空間に設置。
A series of my works was officially dedicated to Kongobuji Temple, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism in the sacred site of Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

常設展示作品（滋賀県・慶雲館）Permanent Collection at Keiun-kan (Shiga, Japan)

明治天皇の行在所として知られる慶雲館にて、《玉座の間》に常設展示。日本文化を象徴する空間に収蔵。
My work is permanently exhibited in the “Throne Room” of Keiun-kan, a historically significant heritage site associated with Emperor Meiji.

高野山真言宗より褒賞状授与Honorary Award from Koyasan Shingon-shu

高野山真言宗より褒賞状授与（西泉寺）
Honorary Award from Koyasan Shingon-shu (Saizenji Temple)
芸術を通じた精神的貢献により、真言宗高僧より褒賞状を授与。写真作品と仏教書家との協働が評価された。
Received an honorary certificate of merit from the head priest of Saizenji Temple for spiritual contributions through photography in collaboration with Buddhist calligraphy.