EDUCATION

1998
B.F.A in Fine Art, Painting; Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids, MI, USA

1997
Summer Exchange Program; Chelsea College of Art and Central Saint Martins College of Art, London, UK

1995
Enrolled; Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids, MI, USA

SELECTED EXHIBITION

2002
Group Show, "Art Communication Show," Gallery Natsuka, Ginza, Japan
Solo Show, "Installation: Naught at NABIS GALLERRY," Nabisu Gallery, Ginza, Japan
Three Person, "Art Communication Show," Ginza Hospital, Ginza, Japan

2001
Solo Show, "Installation: Enlightenment at GALLERY NATSUKA bp," Gallery Natsuka, Ginza, Japan
Solo Show, "Installation: Resurrection at ART SPACE NIJI," Art Space Niji, Kyoto, Japan

1999
Solo Show, "Figurative Works," Grand Rapids, MI"
"Annual Michigan Juried Show," Midland Arts Council, Midland, MI
"71st Annual West Michigan Art Competition," Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon, MI
"Public Hanging," Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI

1998
Second Prize, "Celebration 1998 Juried Exhibition (Spiritual Art Competition)," Grand Rapids, MI
"12th Annual Juried Exhibition," Lowell Area Arts Council, Lowell, MI
"70th Annual Regional Art Competition," Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon, MI
B.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids, MI

1997
Fourth Prize, "Celebration 1997 Juried Exhibition (Spiritual Art Competition)," Grand Rapids, MI
"35th Annual Christian Juried Art Show," East Lansing, MI

1996
"Pacific International Quilt Festival V," Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, CA

AWARD


1998
Second Prize, Celebration 1998 (Spiritual Art Competition)
Graduated with Honor, Kendall College of Art & Design

1997
Fourth Prize, Celebration 1997 (Spiritual Art Competition)

1996-98
Scholarship, Kendall College of Art & Design

ACTIVITY


2001
Translation & Interpreter Volunteer, "Yokohama 2001: International Triennale of Contemporary Art," Yokohama

2000
Promotion Video, "Departure to Origin," Tokyo

1999
Visual Arts Committee Member, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
Guest Artist, Charity Performing Auction, "Arts Alive!," Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
Guest Juror, "Arts Day Competition," Kendall College of Art & Design
Donated Work, Charity Auction, "Jump Start Your Heart," Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
Donated Work, Kendall Alumni Charity Auction, Egypt Valley Golf Course, Grand Rapids, MI

1998
Guest Speaker, "Art World after College," Kendall College of Art & Design

PERSONAL INFORMATION


Born in Saitama, Japan

1993
Move to Michigan, USA

1999
Return to Japan

2001
Currently the Studio is in Shiki, Saitama, Japan

COLLECTION


Kent County International Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (Lobby and Conference Room)
Brennan James B DDS, Bridgewater Place, Grand Rapids, MI (Lobby)
Dr. Francine Vagotis, Grand Rapids, MI (Lobby)
and Other Private Collectors in USA, Japan, England.