Biography
Born in Tokyo in 1962. Obtained MFA from Tokyo National University of Fine Art and Music in 1989. Lives and works in Tokyo.

During residency
Identifying the similarities between Moriya Town and his hometown Kodaira City, Iwai setup the Moriya-Kodaira Sister Cities Project. He interviewed local residents of both communities, and found latent commonalities, as well as differences in the residents' conscience and local landscape. The process of discussions with mayors and local residents were recorded and turned into sound and visual images.

Events
Workshop: Moriya-Kodaira Sister Cities Project
Nov 23, 1998 13:00-14:00
ARCUS Studio
30 participants
Slide presentation of the progress of Moriya-Kodaira Sister Cities Project. Examined the similarities and differences between the two communities.

Studio Presentation
Sept 26, Sept 27, Nov 3, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, 1998
ARCUS Studio

Project Room Exhibition
Dec 5, 1998-Jan 31, 1999
ARCUS Studio

Special Cooperation Events
with CommandN（Taito-ku, Tokyo）
Nov 28, 1998 15:00-17:00
Symposium "Artist-in-Residency? Artists' Views"
Nov 30-Dec 7, 1998 14:00-20:00
Artist Presentation "Sushi, tea, or me? I like Beef Bowls"