- Born in Higashi Izu, Shizuoka, Japan.
- Studied English literature at Kyoto University of Foreign Languages.
- Started to study fine arts to find my own language.
- 1988-96: Lived in England and Germany to study fine art.
- 1995: Started to work with recycled paper pulp to make three dimensional sculptures in my M.A.
final show at National University of Fine Arts Berlin. - 1996 : Came back to Japan, started to work with paper pulp which is made from Kozo fiber.
- Inspired by the environment, my creative style is important to me. I have been working in residency programs in Asia and Europe.
- 2018 : Working on a new stage setting for Awa Jyoruri Ningyo
( the traditional puppet theater ).
Collaborate with Jyoruri Ningyo theater group and musician.
■ Curriculum Vitae
| 1979 | Kyoto University of Foreign Languages / Kyoto / Japan |
| 1982 | Musashino University of Arts and Design / Tokyo / Japan |
| 1988 | Moved to England |
| 1988-90 | Sir John Cass School of Art / London / U.K. |
| 1992 | Wimbledon School of Arts, Sculpture B.A. / London / U.K. |
| 1992 | Moved to Germany |
| 1995 | Completed M.A. at National University of Fine Arts Berlin / Germany |
| 2000-01 | Work in Finland, scholarship from Agency for Cultural Affairs Japan |
| 2005 | Work in Sao Paulo, scholarship from Agency for Cultural Affairs Japan |
| 2013 | Visiting Faculty at Rhode Island School of Design / Providence / U.S.A. Visiting Faculty at Fukuoka Educational University / Fukuoka / Japan |
■ Grants
| 1990 | Henry Moor Scholarship, work in Portland Sculpture Park / Dorchester / U.K. |
| 2000 | Scholarship from Agency for Cultural affairs Japan / Helsinki / Finland |
| 2005 | Japanese Government Overseas Study Program / Sao Paulo / Brazil |
■ Foundations
| 1997 | Solo exhibition ” Where the soul is ” / Kao Foundation of Arts and Sciences / Japan Foundation | |
| 2000 | Project ” back / ground / history ” / City of Helsinki Cultural Office / Finland | |
| 2004 | ” Both Sides – Funi ” Japan-Finland Contemporary Art Exhibition | |
| / Kao Foundation of Arts and Sciences / Japan Foundation / Kamei Junko Cultural Foundation/ / Rokko Island Foundation / Kobe / FRAME, Arts Council of Finland |
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| 2006 | Project ” back / ground / history ” / Taipei city Cultural Affairs / Taiwan | |
| 2009 | Forest and Tree Project ” Three Trees ” / Kao Foundation of Arts and Sciences | |
| / Finnish Institute Japan / Tokushima Cultural Foundation / Awa Bank Cultural Foundation/ | ||
| 2011 | ” The Wishing Tree ” / City of Helsinki Educational Ministry / Finland | |
| 2013 | ” The Wishing Tree 2013 ” / Taipei city Cultural Affairs / Taiwan | |