Born in Belgium, moved to Hong Kong and France due to her father’s work. Returned to Japan at 14. Influenced by Magnum Photos, majored in photojournalism at Nihon University College of Art in Photography but was fascinated by the power of music. After working in a studio and as an assistant, became independent and has held numerous solo and group exhibitions while working on portraits of musicians, performances and advertising. Nominated for multiple photography awards. Published Dryness in 2017, a privately printed photo book admiring the Japanese countryside. Working very hard as a freelance photographer to build her career as she had conflicted feelings, decided to travel to Hong Kong where she had spent her childhood to reflect on herself anew. Overwhelmed by the strength of the people, visited Hong Kong in July 2019 for a long-term stay to capture their powerful lives.There encountered the 2019 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests, and her heart trembled for those who raised their voices against the wrong and continued to take photos at the forefront bawling her eyes out. Awarded the Grand Prize of the 4th Photo Publishing Awards in 2021. Published VOICE Hong Kong 2019 in February 2022. Stands on the starting line as a photographer once again. Faces photography with the philosophy of taking pictures true to her feelings.
”Every time I catch a glimpse of an unfamiliar world, I want everyone to know about it. I hope that by photographing the places I encounter and the small voices of the people I meet, I can contribute to some kind of connection or trigger something. “Why are you always taking photos of people?” I was asked before. I wonder why? myself. Until now I have still no idea how to answer. But deep down I have known the answer for a long time. “PEOPLE” have a story through photography.Taking the trouble to go somewhere, feeling culture, talking with people, experience something shocking, receiving kindness ; nothing compares it. I would like to become the kind of photographer who takes photographs with a human sensitivity.”
