An image projection apparatus according to the present invention includes: a light modulation system; a projection optical system for projecting a two-dimensional image onto a surface to be projected with light from the light modulation system; an image signal processing unit for supplying an image signal to the light modulation system; a power supplying portion for supplying power to the light modulation system; a head portion that contains the projection optical system; a main body portion that contains the power supplying portion; and a drive connection portion for connecting the head portion with the main body portion, in which the head portion and the main body portion can be relatively driven.