After completing a sociology course at university, Akio moved to Tokyo and began working in a photographic studio, where he learned to “speak” through images and gradually developed his own visual language.
Seeking new perspectives, he moved to London, expanding his practice beyond experimental fashion photography into moving images. He has collaborated with directors, fashion labels, musicians, and brands to craft immersive visual worlds, while also developing his own narrative film projects.
Akio’s work is shaped by three key environments: Kyoto, rich in tradition; Tokyo, a hub of cutting-edge commercial creativity; and London, a global center for experimental art. Using these experiences as his creative palette, he explores the interplay between inner emotional landscapes and external visual worlds, bringing a cinematic sensibility to every project.
Clients:
Disney, Google, CocaCola, O.B., OFFICE, Puma, Sedal, Cadbury, Fuji Film, Shiseido, Wacoal, Moog, IDEM, Raven Tech, OBJ, Tate modern, Mencap, Visit London, Sony music, EMI record, Victor Entertainment, Speed Star Record, EMI, Avex inc, Toys Factory, Sony Music, Victor Entertainment, Colla Disc, Yuri Suzuki, Primo, Daniel Hirshmann, Tommy Hilfiger, Kim Jones, Fugahum, TimothyAndrew, IRIS VAN HERPEN, David Fielden, Eliana Dinitrakopoulou, Alabel Lebrusan, Theatre De La Mode, Leblas, Heather Blake, K45 Design
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Magazine:
Attitude, Elle(Russia), Flux, i-D, IssueOne(Japan), Khooligan(Russia), Neo2(spain), Oyster(Australia), Ozon(Greece), SuperSuper, Trace, Tirade, Vision(China), Vogue(Ukraine), ShowStudio, Dazed Digital. Mother Magazine
Award:
2014 Berlin Fashion Film Festival “Best Emerging Artist” nominee
2009 Dazed and COnfused “Tennage Cover competition” / Editors Special Prize
2004 Dazed and Confused “Re-Creation Award” / 2nd Grand Prix
2002 Gaien award / Nominee