During her time in Tokyo, Anne earned recognition in several prominent exhibitions, including awards from The National University Print Exhibition and the Japan Print Association. She was selected for the "Young Printmakers Exhibition," a three-person showcase highlighting emerging talent in the field. She was awarded the Sokei Prize upon graduation.
In her postgraduate research year, Anne's first residency took place in the rural mountain village of Otaki, Japan, where she conducted workshops for residents of all ages, sharing her knowledge of woodblock techniques and participating in the local art community. She exhibited there in collaboration with musicians and performers.
Artist Statement
My work as a printmaker is rooted in the Japanese mokuhanga style. My work is drawn to the forest as a shared human imaginary rather than one real place. I pull from forests I have visited across the world, as well as folklore and video games, images already once removed from any actual forest. As real forests disappear, I'm interested in how their imagined and digital versions seem to grow more alive instead.
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Education
2023-2024 Sokei Academy of Fine Art & Design JP (Postgraduate course, Printmaking)
2020-2023 Sokei Academy of Fine Art & Design JP (Printmaking)
March 2025 - Current Working/volunteering at community arts venue Intra Arts (Rochester), assisting with workshops and supporting the organisation of exhibitions.
Exhibitions & Events
2026
93rd Exhibition of Japan Print Association (Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, JP)
Thanet Alive Group Exhibition (Margate, UK)
Medway Open Studio (Rochester, UK)
2025
Waygoose Print Fair (Rochester, UK)
20:20 Print Exchange (International)
100th Baren Print Exchange (International)
Awagami International Miniature Print Exhibition (Inbe Art Space, Tokushima, JP)
2024
Juried International Mokuhanga Exhibition (Imadate Art Center, Echizen City, JP)
Sokei Academy of Art＆Design Exhibition of Graduation Works (Narimasu Art Gallery, Tokyo, JP)
2023
Awagami International Miniature Print Exhibition (Inbe Art Space, Tokushima, JP)
48th National University Print Exhibition (Ueda City Museum of Art, Nagano, JP)
Festival of the Water Chronicles (Ootaki Village, Nagano, JP)
90th Exhibition of Japan Print Association (Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, JP)
FEI PURO ART AWARD Exhibition of Selected Works (FEI Art Museum, Kanagawa, JP)
Sokei Academy of Art and Design Works exhibition (Gallery Le Deco, Tokyo, JP)
Joint Exhibition Young Print Artists Exhibition (Galerie Chene, Tokyo, JP)
Group Exhibition Space Travel (O Gallery, Tokyo, JP)
Sokei Academy of Art＆Design Exhibition of Graduation Works (Narimasu Art Gallery, Tokyo, JP)
2022
47th National University Print Exhibition (Ueda City Museum of Art, Nagano, JP)
89th Exhibition of Japan Print Association (Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, JP)
Sokei Academy of Art and Design Works exhibition (Gallery Le Deco, Tokyo, JP)
Joint Exhibition Wonder Nebula 6/6 (Gallery Punto, Tokyo, JP)
Awards
2023
48th National University Print Exhibition - Excellence Award
Sokei Academy of Art & Design Prize - Department of Fine Art
Sokei Academy of Art & Design Graduate School Special Scholarship
2022
47th National University Print Exhibition - Excellence Award
89th Exhibition of Japan Print Association - Reward Candidate