Born in Osaka, Japan.

Education
1981-1985 Osaka University of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
1987-1990 New York Studio School
1990 Skowhegan School of Painting Sculpture

Awards
1989-1990 Jeff Gallagher Memorial Scholarship, New York Studio School
1990 Fellowship, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture
1994 Penny McCall Foundation Grant.

Residencies
1990 Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Skowhegan, ME
1996 “The Quiet in the Land” The United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, ME