arashi tanaka is a Japanese visual artist based in London. Studied architecture at Tama Art University in Tokyo, and earned a diploma in Fine Art from the University of the Arts London.
A multifaceted figure, he has developed his artistic practice mainly through crystallization, sometimes associated with photography and architecture. Grouped in thematic cycles that develop over a long period, arashi tanakaʼs work leverages the phenomena and characteristics inherent in nature, exploring the possibilities of expression while investigating and pursuing the ephemeral and pure beauty of nature. This inspiration stems from his extensive experience spending time in nature, beginning with surfing at the age of three, which has shaped his sense of distance and relationship with nature, as well as his appreciation for its beauty.
In recent years, he has primarily created works using crystallization, focusing on the theme of freezing information and time. By utilizing the unique properties of crystallization, he preserves and freezes elements such as our lifespan, memories, and information about places that would have otherwise faded with time. Through this process, the crystals that envelop nostalgia capture the invisible vitality and the passage of time.
tanaka has exhibited in museums around the world, including the Royal Academy of Arts in London, BBA Gallery in Berlin, and WATOWA Gallery in Tokyo. In 2024, he received the British Institution Fund Award, and in 2023, he was shortlisted for the Best Asia Artist Award Prize.