Ryoko Tanaka is a Japanese photographer and visual artist based in Tokyo. She is known for her unique and captivating images that explore the relationship between people and their environment.
Born in Tokyo in 1982, Ryoko developed an interest in photography at an early age. She studied photography at the Tokyo College of Photography, where she graduated with honors in 2006. After graduation, she began working as a freelance photographer, shooting for magazines and advertising campaigns.
In 2010, Ryoko was awarded the prestigious Kimura Ihei Award for her work on a series of photographs exploring the relationship between people and their environment. This series was later published as a book titled “The Human Landscape” which has since become one of her most acclaimed works.
Since then, Ryoko has continued to explore themes of identity and belonging through her photography. Her work has been exhibited around the world including at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, The Photographers’ Gallery London, and The International Center of Photography New York. In addition to her photographic work, Ryoko also creates video installations which have been featured at festivals such as the International Film Festival Rotterdam and the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen.
Ryoko’s work has been widely praised for its ability to capture moments of beauty within everyday life. Her photographs are often described as poetic and dreamlike, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and mysterious.