Harumi Tanaka
Artist Statement
Harumi started making dolls in École de Simon led by the artist Yotsuya Simon while studying philosophy in the university in Tokyo. Some of her past work was influenced by literature (like Sandman by Hoffman and L’eve Future by L'isle-Adam), portrait figures and fashion dolls.
Harumi is interested in Eros/Thanatos, Life-like /Lifeless under male gaze.