I originally started out studying sculpture in university, but became interested in photography by chance during a trip to India. I became a freelance photographer 3 years later and have been showing my Fine Art Photography since 1995.



Bio:



Born in Saitama, Japan



Solo Exhibitions



2004 Gallery PRINZ, Kyoto

2003 Gallery Central Art, Tokyo


2002 CoCoLo café, Tokyo


Gallery La Veinticuatro, Prague


Ben’s café, Tokyo


Gallery Kobo, Tokyo



2001 Gallery Java, Phnom Penh

2000 Galley Kobo, Tokyo

1997 Gallery Jy, Tokyo

1995 Gallery Suikatou, Tokyo



Awards


1998 2nd award for participation in exhibition ‘Photo Exhibition by Women, received from the Japanese Photography Association and the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography.


　　　　　　　　　　 Regarding SAIEN (art of vegetables):



The erotic and absurd.


I am drawn to vegetables and fruit

They have an erotic form and a pure texture …

When I am at the market gazing at the produce

I find many forms that are sensual …

Powerful and unique; they seem to hold the mysteries of life!



Looking for what is eros for me…

I took the produce home and started taking photographs

Searching through the light of the window …



I have chosen to use black and white photography

To focus solely on texture and form

Removing these objects from the world of the ordinary …



Enquiries:



To enquire about fine art photographic prints, fine art stock images, or to discuss a gallery showing, please email or call Nobuko, see Contact Info Page for details!