Atsuko Nakamura
1982, Japan

Nakmura’s family roots are steeped in Japanese tradition, which includes the traditional art of making Kimonos “Yuzen”.

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project in la caja blanca (2011)
curriculum vitae
biography

Nakmura’s family roots are steeped in Japanese tradition, which includes the traditional art of making Kimonos “Yuzen”. As a natural result, her childhood was heavily influenced by the arts and Japanese tradition, not least by Japanese spirituality and profound respect for Nature.
The intimate relationship between nature and mankind, the thin curtain which separates life and death, the wisdom of our ancestors are recurring themes in her work which invite the viewer to reflect introspectively.

She began her career as an architect, studying at the Musashino university in Tokyo.
After her graduation, she practised as an architect whilst specialising in the traditional art of “Ikebana”, one of the most respected ancient tea ceremonies. She is also a specialist in Kendo, a martial art derived from the Samurai culture.

Academic Profile
2009-2011
Slade School of Fine Art MFA Sculpture in London

2006-2009　
Ikebana Sogetsu school

Staff in Department of architecture Musashino Art University, Tokyo

2001-2005　
Department of architecture Musashino Art University, Tokyo

Exhibitions
2011
Japanese Contemporary Art Exhibition, Crypt Gallery, London

2010　　 　
Time and Space, Central Saint Martins, London

Bloomsbury Festival 2010, London　　

Slade School of Fine Art Interim Show 2010, London

2008
Musubu, Don-tei, Ageo, Saitama prefecture, Japan

2007
8th CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL D’ ARTFLORAL DE DOUE LA FONTAINE, France

“GRAND PACIFIC CUP” FLOWER-Mode AWARD 2007, Tokyo

2006
10th Yomigaeru kigi no inochi, Tokyo (Ikebana Sougetsu Akane Teshigahara produce) renew my determination, Cony’ s eye gallery Kanazawa

2005
Musashino Art University Degree Show 2005

Musashino Art University Invitational Degree Show 2005

2002
Rhythm composition of artificial nature, MAio-108 Omotesando Tokyo

Awards
2010
Gibbered Garden Sculpture Competition Shortlisted (Harlow, UK)

2007
‘RANBU’ The 6th prix 8th CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL D’ARTFLORAL DE DOUE LA FONTAINE

‘HIKYOU’ Intervalle du ciel et la terre The grand prix ”GRAND PACIFIC CUP” FLOWER-Mode AWARD

2005
‘JIGAMI’　sound of vitality the Musashino Art University prize Musashino Art University Degree Show