Junko Azukawa grew up in the Japanese city of Toyama and has studied Japanese calligraphy since the age of five at the Hokuriku Calligraphy Academy where she has earned the Shihan teaching qualification. She is currently studying directly under the guidance of the school's head and prominent calligrapher, Shiro Aoyagi. After coming to Melbourne in 2005, Junko has exhibited several times, including successful commercial exhibitions at Kazari Collector and Fad Gallery in Melbourne. In 2007, Junko was involved in designing the new label for the well-known Japanese beer, KIRIN. Recently, Junko began working on a new artistic concept combining traditional sumi ink calligraphy and painting with watercolours and kimono fabric to create unique abstract scenes. Her original prose and poetry describes feelings about her own life and those around her.

see more her artwork, upcoming exhibitions
Junko Azukawa Official Website

Professional Experience

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

2008 - 2009
Centre for Adult Education, Australia - Calligraphy and Ink Painting Teacher.

2005 - 2009
SUMIDO Japanese Calligraphy Art, Design and School, Australia - Director.

Invited Calligraphy / Painting Workshops

Box Hill Community Arts Centre, Melbourne
Ikebana International, Melbourne
Ivanhoe Grammar School, Melbourne
Made In Japan, Melbourne
Mount Waverley Secondary College, Melbourne
Orchard Grove Primary School, Melbourne
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School, Melbourne
RMIT University, Melbourne
Simonds Catholic College, Melbourne
St Columba's College, Melbourne
Templestowe Park Primary School, Melbourne
The Centre Connecting Community, Melbourne
The Mac.Robertson Girls' High School, Melbourne
Xavier College, Melbourne