Junko Azukawa grew up in the Japanese city of Toyama and has studied Japanese calligraphy since the age of five and holds a teaching qualification from the Hokuriku Calligraphy Academy.

After coming to Melbourne in 2005, Junko established the SUMIDO and has conducted numerous workshops and demonstrations in schools and cultural events in Australia.

Junko also has been commissioned to create artworks for several commercial package degisns including KIRIN Beer label, DAIWA food DEN rice and pickles.

Professional Experience

2011
Community Mental Health - Ink and Watercolour Painting Teacher.

2009 - present
Box Hill Comunity Arts Centre - Sumie ink Painting Teacher.

2008 - present
Centre for Adult Education, Australia - Calligraphy and Sumie Ink Painting Teacher.

2005 - present
SUMIDO Japanese Ink Art and Experience - Artistic Director.