Born in 1974, currently based in Kyoto. Japan
Nishiki Traditional Textile Artist
Representative of KOHO, NISHIKI textile studio established in 1894
Great grand father : Heizo Tatsumura I
Grand father : Heizo Tatsumura II
Father : Koho Tatsumura
The Society for Science of Culture and History / director
2015-
Koho Tatsumura co., ltd / President
2012-
Japan Traditional Textile Foundation / Trustee
2011-
Doshisha University / Project subject a part time lecturer
2010-
NISHIKI TEXTILE ARTWORKS
“Turtle Playing” TAKENAKA Censor.
“The Treasure of Wieliczka”
“Hologram of Nishiki” Shinnittetsu.
“Light frag of three” Jonan shrine.
“Gyoikou (Cherry blossoms) on Nishiki” Gallery goods of Treasures from Ninnaji Temple and Omuro exhibition, etc.
REPRODUCTIONS
”Brocade with Receptitive Motif of Peonies and Arabesque on a Red Back ground” by the Japan Traditional Textiles Preservation Institute, the 14th century fabric.
2004
TEXTILE CULTUREAL PROGRAM PRODUCE (2011-)
Textile Culture Salon
Weaving workshop
Weaving tall loom workshop
Nishiki Textile accessory making workshop
EXHIBITIONS
“Amane Tatsumura” Tsubame Industrial Materials Museum
2017
“NISHIKI Beauty and Light-Koho Textile Art” Meiji kinenkan
“Amane Tatsumura — Weaving leaf” Ginza Gallery Azuma
“Amane Tatsumura — Weaving leaf” Fukujuen Gallery
2016
“Tokino Okurimono” Gucci Ginza Gallery
“Tokino Okurimono” Kyoto University of art and design
“Amane Tatsumura — Nishiki Traditional Textile” Ginza Gallery Azuma
2011
“Amane Tatsumura — Nishiki Traditional Textile” Shoeido Gallery
2010
“KOHO Textile of Light” Kyushu National Museum : Art produce
2009
“Kaga Yuzen and Nishiki of Kyoto” Nancy, France : Art direct
2008
SYMPOSIUM AND LECTURES
The Japan Society of UK (London), “The Art of Nishiki Weaving in Japan. Preservation and Restoration of Yarn Dyed Textiles”
2017
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Japan Brand program “The Beauty of Nishiki” India (New Delhi, Varanasi)
2016
“Beauty of Nishiki” Lecture at Berklee College of Music
“Beauty of Nishiki” Lecture at Princeton University
2013
“Traditional New Age” Symposium at Kyoto Simbum Culture Hall
“Tokino Okurimono” Symposium at Kyoto University of art and design
2011
PROJECT
Tsunagu Culture Project
2014-
Japan Traditioal Textile Preservation Society, Restration Project, Research Worker
2004
EDUCATION
Tokyo Zokei University graduated
Faculty of art and design
Department: Art
Major: Comparative culture
Obtained a curator’s certificate.
2000
KYOTO MUNICIPAL INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND CULTURE
Nishijinori artisan study and training
Textile Composition Course completion
2008
Nishijinori Course completion