Kenta Umemoto, born in Japan. Lives and works in Paris. First acquainted with photography during a lecture at the University of Meiji in Tokyo, Kenta Umemoto then started exploring the craft while producing still-life for a traditional kimono company and beauty brand Shiseido. Over the years his visual interests expanded to beauty, fashion, Flora and landscapes. Umemoto is now developing intersections between painting and photography using both digital and manual processes with vivid colours inspired by Ukiyo-e and classic Japanese comics.
