ARTIST STATEMENT
I started doing photography and dance when I was a university student. Inspiration from dance influences my photography. Above all, I am interested in femininity and the modern human’s relationship with nature. I have been taking woman’s portraits and photographs of nature since the beginning.
In 2011, I was really impressed by the beauty and power of my pregnant friend when I took her portrait. That was the impetus for launching my own studio for pregnant women. Since then, I have taken portraits of more than 1000 pregnant women.
In 2016, I moved to NY, and I am continuing to create photography incorporating the themes of femininity, nature and dance.
Bio
Born in Japan (1984)
Graduated from Department of Human Environment Design,
School of Life Studies, Sugiyama Jogakuen University.
Activities now based in New York.
2016 received the KAWABA NEW NATURE PHOTO AWARD in the category of Art in Nature.
2013, launched her own studio “Photo Salon Frau” in Tokyo.
2013, solo exhibition “mother” held at the Rhythm Warp in Nagoya.
2011, exhibited at the group exhibition “foto-n 2nd exhibition” (X Gallery at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art).
2011, launched her own studio “Photo Salon Frau” in Nagoya.
2010, solo exhibition “stile brau” held at the Valentine Drive in Nagoya.
2007, exhibited at the group exhibition “Kodo (Pulse)” at the Plastic Factory in Nagoya.
2007, started activities as a freelance photographer.