evala is a Japanese sound artist and musician. He explores new auditory experiences through his unique “Spatial Composition,” using a 3D sound system that does not rely on existing formats. His project “See by Your Ears,” guided by the concept of “seeing with one’s ears,” presents spatial and immersive auditory experiences and seeks to awaken the inherent, dormant potential of hearing. Launched in 2017, this project has been showcased internationally in diverse settings, from anechoic chambers to vast parks, from abandoned buildings to public spaces and theaters. It has received significant international acclaim, earning accolades such as the Prix Ars Electronica and awards from the Japan Media Arts Festival. Notably, in 2025, evala was honored with the Isao Tomita Special Prize at the Prix Ars Electronica.

His recent solo exhibition, “evala: Emerging Site / Disappearing Sight” (NTT InterCommunication Center [ICC], 2024), featured eight sound installations presented in environments ranging from an anechoic chamber to an approximately 400-square-meter exhibition room.
Recent works include “perennial”(the Site of Reversible Destiny – Yoro Park, 2025), an installation at the Memorial Hall Office, by Shusaku Arakawa + Madeline Gins; “Sprout” (Former Bunkamura Studio Site, 2024), which is the “Sprout of Sound” series made using a group of small speakers; “Alaya Crossing” (2022), which was set at the World Heritage site of Yakushiji Temple; “Inter-Scape” series (ENNOVA ART Museum, China, 2024; Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, 2022; Towada Art Center, 2020);