Natsuko Teruya is a Japanese photographer and visual artist based in Tokyo. She is known for her unique approach to photography, which combines traditional techniques with modern digital technology. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography, and the International Center of Photography.
Born in Tokyo in 1982, Natsuko Teruya began her career as a photographer at an early age. She studied photography at the Tokyo College of Photography and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts. After graduation, she worked as an assistant to several renowned photographers before launching her own career as a professional photographer.
Natsuko Teruya's work focuses on capturing everyday moments and objects that are often overlooked or forgotten. She uses both digital and analog techniques to create her images, often combining them to create unique compositions that explore themes such as memory, nostalgia, and identity. Her photographs have been described as "poetic" and "hauntingly beautiful".
In addition to her photographic work, Natsuko Teruya has also created several short films that explore similar themes. Her films have been screened at various film festivals around the world, including Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival. In 2020 she was awarded the prestigious Kimura Ihei Award for her contribution to photography in Japan.
Natsuko Teruya's work continues to be exhibited internationally and can be found in many private collections around the world.