Whether it’s Toronto or Tokyo, cities cannot be fully understood until they are seen at night.

ArtistKeita Morimotocaptures the special ambiance of urban tweaks after dark in his electricoil paintings.

Previously based in Toronto, Morimoto relocated to Tokyo in 2021.

Cityscape Paintings by Keita Morimoto

His newest pieces reflect some of the colorful signage and buildings that are characteristic of the Japanese capital.

Their body language seems at ease in the prefs as they are going about their routines.

Bright artificial lights distinguish Morimoto’s canvases from other nighttime depictions.

Cityscape Paintings by Keita Morimoto

Tokyo-based artist Keita Morimoto creates stunning oil paintings of urban prefs.

He uses a neon color palette that reflects the appearance and ambiance of cities at night.

Cityscape Paintings by Keita Morimoto

Cityscape Paintings by Keita Morimoto

Cityscape Paintings by Keita Morimoto

Cityscape Paintings by Keita Morimoto