Mika HIrasa

Free lancer

Kobe, Japan
Born in Himeji, Hogo, Japan in 1967.
Based in Kobe.
Graduated from Kobe University in business administration.
She taught herself dyeing, sewing, etc.
before establishing her career as an embroidery artist and illustrator.
Her work ranges from advertisement for major companies
to cover art for books and magazines,
and even collaborative works with a stationary manufacturer.
She has energetically participated in solo and group exhibitions every year in Japan.

Work Experience

Born in Himeji, Hogo, Japan in 1967. Based in Kobe. Graduated from Kobe University in business administration. She taught herself dyeing, sewing, etc. before establishing her career as an embroidery artist and illustrator.
Her work ranges from advertisement for major companies to cover art for books and magazines, and even collaborative works with a stationary manufacturer.
She has energetically participated in solo and group exhibitions every year in Japan.

Education

Kobe University

Business administration

April 1986 - March 1990 Kobe, Japan

Awards

Bologna Fair

winner

2019

Tokyu Hands Craft Competition

Judging committee Special Prize (Kumio Tochiori prize)

2003

Skills

Applique, Embroidery,