Soh Souen Biography

Soh Souen is most recognized for his paintings, installations, and performances that utilize the body as a way to explore the various phenomena of life. From his joint project with Italian (Amsterdam and Bali-based) artist, Sara Milio, which began during COVID-19, to his performance with Agathe Naito's work at Ginza Hermès Forum, the artist has been widely active, internationally, in a range of fields. Major exhibitions include "WINDS OF ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2022 Tracing the Boundaries – Stone, Breathing, and Land Reclamation" (Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Fukuoka, Japan), "It's Been Breaking, Still Breaking (Yet Not Broken)" (rin art association, Gunma, Japan), "FATHOM - Chiharu Shiota, Sumi Kanazawa and Soh Souen" (Kyoto Seika University Terra-S, Kyoto, Japan, scheduled to open November 2023) and more. In 2022, the artist took part in Fukuoka Asia Art Museum's residency program by invitation.