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DREG_STUDIO will be exhibiting at Booth 07 — Art Booth. A one-day festival blending film, art, music, sauna and the outdoors, with on-site camping available.
We're excited to be part of AOSHIMA FILM FES 2026 on October 17. Inspired by the ocean, surfing, nature, and the good life, Kristian's art brings the world of DREG STUDIO to Aoshima.
At our booth, you'll find original artworks, T-shirts, stickers, and more. This is a chance to see Kristian's colors, textures, and artwork in person — not just on a screen.
Come by the DREG STUDIO booth. See the art. Check out the tees. Pick up a sticker. Or just stop by and say hello. We'd love to meet you.
🎁 Free sticker gift — Those who purchase art, posters, or T-shirts on the day will receive a free original DREG STUDIO sticker as a gift.
Past Exhibition
Press Release
Following a preview exhibition held in summer 2025, American artist Kristian Himmelstein will hold his first full solo exhibition in Japan from August 4 to August 17, 2026.
Kristian Himmelstein has spent nearly 30 years working in Scenic Arts for Disney and Universal Studios in the United States, contributing to the creation of immersive visual environments for some of the world's most recognized entertainment spaces.
Now based in Japan, he creates artwork centered on the themes of the ocean, waves, and coexistence with nature. As a surfer who has spent his life engaging with the natural world, his work expresses that sensitivity through his own distinctive use of color and visual language.
This exhibition will feature original paintings inspired by surf culture — works that evoke the atmosphere of the seaside, the energy of waves, and the spirit of living freely.
This exhibition also represents the realization of a long-held dream — one that Kristian and his wife, Makiko Kamata, have pursued together for many years. Starting from scratch in Japan, overcoming differences in language and culture, they have worked steadily toward this moment.
Artist Comment
"The ocean has the power to set the human heart free.
I hope that through my work, I can share that feeling and energy."
— Kristian Himmelstein
Profile
Kristian Himmelstein — Surfer / Artist
· From Florida, USA
· Former Disney & Universal Scenic Artist
· ~30 years in scenic arts & spatial design
· Based in Japan, creating surf & nature-themed artwork
Contact
Contact: Makiko Kamata
Instagram: @dreg_studio
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