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'Illuminated Solitude' by Keita Morimoto, 1st major monograph, published in English‑Japanese by Bijutsu Shuppansha.

This copy is a highly collector’s edition, bearing the artist’s signature, further distinguished by a small, original hand-drawn sketch—a unique embellishment that elevates its rarity and provenance

Hardcover, 2024
142 pages
A4 format ~30.5 × 23.5 cm 

This meticulously produced volume gathers approximately 100 luminous artworks—cityscapes, vending machines, ATM screens, solitary figures—each rendered with the painter’s masterful chiaroscuro blending classical oil-painting techniques with contemporary urban imagery . 

The thick matte pages and minimalist layout showcase Morimoto’s trademark suspended moments, where artificial light transforms the mundane into the transcendent.

In good condition (small bump on the right bottom part), this volume is a singular artifact for collectors of contemporary figurative painting, offering both aesthetic substance and tangible connection to Morimoto’s creative presence. 

Keita Morimoto’s work is often described as Hopper by way of Vermeer, or a cinematic echo of Rembrandt in the neon age. His paintings share the psychological stillness of Edward Hopper, the luminous intimacy of Vermeer, and the theatrical isolation of Gregory Crewdson—yet filtered through the lens of Tokyo and Toronto’s urban nights. He stands at the forefront of a new wave of figurative painters, alongside names like Jordan Casteel, Salman Toor, and Peter Doig, who are redefining the power and relevance of contemporary oil painting.



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