Oriental Silk

[ © 2006, Inko ] [ "Her greatest fan" © 2006, Philip Weston of PWP Images ]

I view my modelling as another way to promote my heritage and present authentic Japanese culture in an accessible and enjoyable manner. However, I am happy to explore other artistic ideas and have a good sense of humour, so please contact me if you think that we could create beautiful and intelligent art together.
[ "Oriental Silk" © 2006, Philip Weston of PWP Images ] [ "Japanese woman with fan" © 2002, Elizabeth Meek ]

I really enjoy modelling for artists, as it not only allows me to be part of the process of making a beautiful and original piece of art, it also has a therapeutic benefit, too. It is a very positive experience to pose and be studied in great detail in an atmosphere that is calming yet vibrant with creative energy. While modelling for painters, the discipline of remaining in a pose for the required time, followed by the imaginative and collaborative exercise of thinking up the next position is also excellent physical and mental activity. I am equally happy being a photographic model. It requires a different interplay between model and artist than that of life modelling for painters, so it is good to experience both activities interchangeably.
[ "Oriental Silk" © 2006, David Nuttall ] [ "Hair" © 2006, David Gibson ]

There is something honest and refreshing about modelling. It allows, in fact demands, a woman to display her body in a way that is not normally acceptable in society, especially in comparison to the conservative academic environment in which I work as a lecturer of Japanese culture. With a number of female anthropologists, artists and educators, I am trying to promote a wide ranging public dialogue on the participation and depiction of women in art. Recently, there have been several cases of female teachers who have been suspended from their jobs for the "offence" of being pictured in artwork, academic articles and even during private recreation. Through sensible discussion and the presentation of all the positive aspects of women in art, we wish to change the attitude of education authorities, the print and broadcast media and the general public.

I have several modelling portfolios on-line and shall make my CompCard available as a pdf down-load (coming soon). In 2006 and 2007 I have been privileged to recently model for the following photographers and other artists:
2007
24th OctoberLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
17th OctoberLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
16th OctoberCity & Guilds Art College,
London
Modelling for 'Life Drawing Course'
15th OctoberLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
12th OctoberLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
11th OctoberKentOutdoor photo shoot with David Watkins
10th OctoberLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
8th OctoberLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
3rd, 4th & 5th OctoberLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
28th SeptemberLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
27th SeptemberLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
25th SeptemberArt Hub, LondonModelling for Life Drawing class
24th SeptemberLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
12th SeptemberPaternoster Square,
London
Photo shoot & Demonstration - "Tea Ceremony"
to promote the new Intelligent Life section for the Economist Magazine

10th & 11th SeptLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
3rd - 7th SeptLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
2nd SeptemberWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with Chris Abraham
12th SeptemberPaternoster Square,
London
Photo shoot & Demonstration - "Tea Ceremony"
to promote the new Intelligent Life section for the Economist Magazine

10th & 11th SeptLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
3rd - 7th SeptLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
2nd SeptemberWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with Chris Abraham
30th August
evening
Crystal Palace
Figure Drawing Class
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
30th August
afternoon
Woolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with Philip Weston
19th AugWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with David Nuttall
13th - 17th AugustLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Life Drawing Course'
9th AugCrystal Palace
Figure Drawing Class
Modelling for figure drawing class
6th &: 7th AugLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
3rd AugWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with Bob Emmott
31st JulyLondon College
of Fashion
Modelling for 'Fashion Drawing Course'
30th JulyWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with Sybille Yates
22nd JulyDartford, KentPhoto shoot with David Nuttall
12 - 15 JuneLondon College of
Communication
Images of Oriental Silk were featured in Camilla Blackie's Exhibition from 12th to 15th June 2007
9th MayPearlfisher Gallery
London
Images of Oriental Silk were featured in the BodyMode Exhibition from 9th May to 15th June 2007
2006
19th DecemberKnightsbridgeKimono & Life Modelling Session for the artist Jonathan Hughes
12th DecemberThe Worx Studio
Fulham, London
Kitsuke (kimono dressing) for Kelly Osbourne's photo shoot
with Brian Arias

16th NovChalk Farm, LondonPhoto shoot with Alexis Chabala
22nd OctCrawley Camera Club, SurreyPhoto shoot with Dave Millard
25th SeptWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot for Daniel Sumner
17th SeptWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot for Virginie Gehin-Durand (costume designer)
and Hayden Pheonix (photographer)
inc. kitsuke (kimono dressing) for other models

15th SeptArt Feast
Hackney, London
Kimono and Life Modelling Session for Tony Picanco and guests
12th SeptGlengorse Club, LeicesterPhoto shoot with Tony Thompson
6th SeptWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with Philip Weston
3rd SeptBromley, KentPhoto shoot for Leonie Huie-Martin
2nd Sept
(Afternoon)
Woolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with Luigi Petro
2nd Sept
(Morning)
Woolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with David Nuttall
10th JulyWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with Mol Smith
9th JulyThe Camera Club,
Kennington London
Photo shoot with Philip Weston
18th JuneMaryland, USAPhoto shoot with Maurice Kerr
18th JuneWashington DC, USAPhoto shoot with J Roberto Castro
16th JuneMaryland, USAPhoto shoot with John Stilwagon
16th JuneWashington DC, USAPhoto shoot with Rodney Mickel
16th JuneWashington DC, USAPhoto shoot with Derek Bowden
15th JuneMaryland, USAPhoto shoot with Vincent Knaus
6th MayWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot for 'Easy Living Magazine'
1st MayWoolwich, LondonKimono & Life Modelling Session for the artist, Dave Asthouart
28th MarchChesterKitsuke - demonstration of the art of kimono wearing
19th MarchWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with David Gibson
1st MarchDartford, KentPhoto shoot for Photographic Society
21st JanuaryWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with David Nuttall
18th JanuaryCambridgePhoto shoot with Rod Macdonald
11th JanuaryWoolwich, LondonPhoto shoot with Abdel F Hamouda
8th JanuaryDartford, KentPhoto shoot with David Nuttall
2005
13th DecemberGolden Nugget Casino,
Shaftesbury Avenue, London
Filming an advertisement
16th NovemberLondonPhoto shoot with Abdel F Hamouda
13th NovemberCircle Line,
London Underground
Filming as an extra in the movie, 'Coming Home'
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