Teppei Miyake (b. 1985, Japan) creates sculptures by excavating and reconfiguring geological strata, transforming layers of soil into meditative forms that evoke notions of absence, dissolution, and geological time. Drawing inspiration from the Buddhist concept of kū (emptiness) and the Japanese notion of utsuwa (vessel or container), his practice explores the boundaries of perception and the fragility of historical memory.
In recent years, his work has been profoundly influenced by his ongoing project New Funeral Rite Studio (2020–), which seeks to design and promote memorial sculptures on a domestic scale. In contrast to traditional gravestones, the project proposes alternative forms of remembrance that transcend individual identity. Miyake's notable exhibitions include ‘No Signal’ (Lurf Gallery, Tokyo, 2026, solo), ‘Plastic Love’ (Marguo, Paris, 2025, group), ‘Rebirth’ (Design Gallery, Tokyo, 2024), ‘ART KAMIYAMA’ (Tokyo, 2023), ‘Phase 2’ (Tokyo, 2020), and Makurazaki International Art Award (Tokyo, 2020).
Solo Exhibitions
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2026 |
Lurf Gallery, No Signal, Tokyo, Japan |
Group Exhibitions
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2025 |
Marguo (Paris), Plastic Love, Paris, France |
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2024 |
the design gallery, Rebirth, Tokyo, Japan |
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2023 |
ART KAMIYAMA, Tokyo, Japan |
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2020 |
Phase 2, Tokyo, Japan |
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Teppei MiyakeCheck Dam, 2026Stratum (gravel bed), urethane resin, putty, urethane coating and UV-cut clear coating26 × 33 × 30 cm (10 ¼ × 13 × 11 ¾ in) -
Teppei MiyakeChikuho Coal Vessel, 2025Coal seam, urethane resin, putty, urethane coating and UV-cut clear coating17 x 26 x 28 cm (6 ¾ × 10 ¼ × 11 in)
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Teppei MiyakeKimitsu Sand Vessel, 2025Stratum (Kasamori Formation), shell fossil, soil, slaked lime, glass, urethane resin, putty, urethane coating and UV-cut clear coating26 × 19.5 × 21 cm (10 ¼ × 7 ⅝ × 8 ¼ in)
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Teppei MiyakeKimitsu Sand Vessel, 2025Stratum (Ichijuku Formation), urethane resin, putty, urethane coating and UV-cut clear coating19 x 7.5 x 17 cm (7 ½ x 3 x 6 ¾ in)
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Teppei MiyakeKimitsu Sand Vessel, 2025Stratum (Kasamori Formation), shell fossil, soil, slaked lime, glass, and urethane resin19 x 19 x 21 cm (7 ½ x 7 ½ x 8 ¼ in)
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Teppei MiyakeMining, 2025Coal seam, urethane resin, putty, urethane coating and UV-cut clear coating23 x 9.5 x 18 cm (9 x 3 ¾ x 7 ⅛ in)
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Teppei MiyakeMining, 2025Stratum(Ichijuku Formation), urethane resin, putty, urethane coating and UV-cut clear coatingW15.0 x H11.0 x D13.0 cm
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Teppei MiyakeMining, 2025Coal seam, putty, wood glue, urethane coating24 x 23 x 15.5 cm
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Teppei MiyakeKimitsu Sand Vessel, 2024Stratum (Kasamori Formation), shell fossil, soil, slaked lime, glass, urethane resin, putty, urethane coating and UV-cut clear coating34.5 x 30 x 30 cm (13 ⅝ × 11 ¾ × 11 ¾ in)
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Teppei MiyakeKimitsu Sand Vessel , 2024Stratum(Ichijuku Formation), urethane resin, putty, urethane coating and UV-cut clear coatingW23 x H9.5 x D22 cm
