Sonoko Sato

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Born in Tokyo, Japan

1968

Graduated from Women's College of Art and Design, department of Plastic Arts

1974

Opens 'BONZE Art Studio' in Tachikawa, Tokyo

1985 Selected for participation in 'Doll Exhibition in Japan'

1986

Selected for participation in 'Doll Exhibition in Japan'

Her work adapted for the cover of an art textbook for elementary education

1987

Won an 'Idea Prize' at Tama Creative Doll Exhibition

Selected for the 'Kanto Area Creative Doll Exhibition'

1989

Won a special prize at 'The First Creative Doll Exhibition'

1990

Participated in 'Osaka Flower Exposition'

1993 Won a prize in the Sculpture Division at the 'Mie Prefecture National Cultural Festival'

1998

Participated in NIADA exhibition (National Institute of American Doll
Artists) in the US
2001 Participated in Creative Doll Exhibiton in New York

She has held many
private shows and participated in events sponsored by large department stores
and organizations. Many of her works can be seen in large parks
and buildings all over Japan. Her activities are not restricted to Japan;
she is active internationally, including the US. One of her works has recently
been exhibited at the 'World International Village' in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

email: sonoko@pippimama.com