Ikuko Tsuchya-AllMaps GroupIkuko Tsuchya (Photographic Practice)

Practice-led PhD at Northumbria University

Born: Japan
Education: Japan & UK (linked below)
Exhibitions/Awards/Publications: (linked below)
Work experience: (linked below)
E-mail: ikukoooo@hotmail.com

 

Therapeutic Touch: the use of photo-based methodology as a healing practice within the context of healthcare.

Jo Spence Fellow, Northumbria University, 2001-2003.
Northumbria Studentship, 2003-2006.

Images

Education

M.A. Photography
1998 – 2000, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, U.K
Distinction

B.A. (Hons) Media Art
1996 – 1991, Tokyo Polytechnic University, Tokyo, Japan.
Distinction

Awards and Fellowship

2006 - The Observer ‘Seeds of Change’ photographic competition, London, U.K. (Overall winner)
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/seedsofchange

2005 - The Nikon Miki Jun Award, Tokyo, Japan.
www.nikon-image.com/eng/activity/salon/awards

2001-2003 - Jo Spence Fellowship, Northumbria University in collaboration with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne and Northumberland, U.K.

2000 - The Observer Hodge Photographic Award, London, U.K. (Overall winner)

2000 - The Jack Jackson Award, British Photography and Imaging Association, U.K.

1997 - The Fox Talbot Award, Tokyo, Japan.

1994 - Kodak Student photographic Award, Tokyo, Japan.

Exhibitions

Solo

 2005 - Nikon Salon, Tokyo and Osaka, Japan
 2004 - Touring Exhibitions in Northumberland and Newcastle upon Tyne.
 2000 - Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, England.
 1997 - Photographer’s Gallery, Tokyo Institute of Polytechnics, Japan

Group

2006 - Edinburgh Collage of Art, Edinburgh, Scotland.
2006 - Oxo Tower Art Gallery, London, England.
2001 - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England.
2000 - Proud Galleries, London, England.

Collections

Wansbeck General Hospital, Northumberland, U.K.
North Tyneside General Hospital, Tyne & Wear, U.K.
Tokyo Polytechnic University, Tokyo, Japan.

Publications

2007 Care management, Monthly Japanese Healthcare Magazine, Tokyo, Japan.
2006 Food Monthly, The Observer Newspaper, London, U.K.
2004 The British Journal of Photography, Incisive Media, London, U.K.
2004 Images of Trust, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
(ISBN: 1-902792-29-7).

Employment

Visiting Lecturer
2008 - School of Arts and Media, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, (Part-time) U.K.

Photographer
2007 - Photographic commissions from University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, U.K.

Voluntary
 2007 - Photographic volunteer, Breast Cancer Fashion show, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.

Visiting Fine Art Lecturer
2006 - ongoing, University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Personal and group tutorials, seminars, critiques and interviews.

Photographer
2004 - Photographic commission from National Healthcare NHS Trust,  London, U.K.
www.official-documents.gov.uk (PDF).

Photographer
2003 - Photographic commission from Reiach & Hall Architects, Edinburgh, U.K. www.reiachandhall.co.uk

Art Teacher
2002-2003, Osaka International School,  Mino, Japan.
Devised, developed and delivered creative lessons and activities.

Photographer (Full time)
2001- 2003 - Images of Trust, Northumbria University in collaboration with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, Northumberland, U.K.
www.nugits.nhs.uk

Cultural Studies Teacher
2001-2003, Soai School, Osaka, Japan.
Prepared students for United Kingdom home stay

Assistant Language Teacher
1999-2001, Hirakata Board Of Education, Hirakata, Japan.
Devised and presented lessons to Elementary and Junior High Schools.

1998 - (On going) - Healthcare volunteer, Botton Village, Camphil Community,North Yorkshire, U.K.

Senior Instructor
1997-1999, Geos Language Systems, Wakayama, Japan.
Devised and delivered communicative lessons

 Information Assistant
1993 – 1997, Tate Gallery, Liverpool.
Researched, devised and presented tailored talks to various visiting groups.