Yasufumi Oyama

Born in 1987 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.

After studying photography at a photography studio in Tokyo, Oyama became an independent freelance photographer in 2012. He has worked across a wide range of fields, including editorial, fashion, music, and advertising photography.

In 2020, he began developing his own artistic practice. Through photographic collage, he reconstructs urban landscapes and human activities from his distinctive perspective.

Biography

1987
Born in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.

2002
After graduating from junior high school in Kawasaki, he experienced a variety of occupations, including plastering, construction work, demolition, and working in the pachinko industry.

2007
Joined a photography studio in Tokyo, where he studied photographic techniques.

2012
Left the studio and became an independent freelance photographer.

2020
Began his own artistic practice.

Awards

2023 — Special Prize, 27th Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art (TARO Award)

2025 — Grand Prize, 4th Makurazaki International Art Award

2026 — Grand Prize, 10th IGA AWARDS