PROFILE
Born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Graduated from Kokura High School.
Leaves the School of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Waseda University to learn the basics of Japanese dyeing and weaving through independent study and coursework. Additional studies in tsumugi-ori (pongee fabrics) and kimono fabrication in Kumejima (Okinawa), the Shinshu district, and elsewhere.
Awarded the Nihon Kogeikai Prize at the West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition, followed by regular participation and recognition.
Revives the dormant Kokura-ori tradition.
"Ren"Kokura striped cotton obi sash was awarded the prize at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, followed by regular participation and recognition
Awarded the prize at the Exhibition of Japanese Traditional Textile Arts and Crafts, followed by regular participation and recognition.
Revives the dormant Kokura-chijimi tradition.
Establishes the Yuh Textile Studio.
Receives Kitakyushu Cultural Incentive Award.
Selected as trainee for two-year course for successors to the "Ra" artisanal tradition by recognized contributor to the cultural heritage, Takeshi Kitamura (designated a "Living National Treasure").
Noriko Tsuiki Textile Exhibition takes place at Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art.
Publication of "Noriko Tsuiki Works."
Participated in the Fukumi Shimura and Mihanada-no-kai exhibition at Wako Hall in Ginza, Tokyo.
Noriko Tsuiki Textile Exhibition takes place at Wako Hall, Ginza, Tokyo.
Selected as a judge for Japan Traditional Textile Arts Exhibition.
Participated in "Usuhata-no-kai" exhibition at Wako Hall, Ginza, Tokyo.
Marilyn Robert & Noriko Tsuiki: Threads East and West; part of West Coast Textile Conference, Eugene, Oregon.
Participated in the "Usuhata-no-kai" exhibition at Muromachi Museum of Art, Kyoto.
Noriko Tsuiki Textile Exhibition takes place at Wako Hall, Ginza, Tokyo.
Publication of "Works of Noriko Tsuiki."
Exhibited in "Cool & Light: New Spirit in Craft Making" at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.
"Wings of the Cicada : Textiles and Kimono by Takeshi Kitamura and Usuhata group"was shown at the Daiwa Foundation Japan House, London, U.K. as part of the Usuhata-no-kai exhibit in London.
"Noriko Tsuiki's shima-no-neiro (striped tones) & Ima (now): Kokura-style fabrics" were exhibited at the Kokura Izutsuya Department Store (Pastel Hall).
Received the 2005 Kitakyushu Citizen's Culture Award.
Received the Prize for Excellence at the 25th Pola Traditional Japanese Culture Awards.
Stayed 80 days in London as part of a delegation of artists sponsored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Awarded the Excellence Award of Commissioner for Cultural Affairs at the 42th Japan Traditional Textile Arts Exhibition.
"Noriko Tsuiki's Textile Works" was exhibited at Sakaimachi Gallery in Kyoto.
Exhibited in "Art Crafts Now: Tradition and Creation" at the Kyushu National Museum in Fukuoka..
Awarded the Asahi Shimbun (Newspaper) Grand Prize at the 45th West Japan Traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibition.
Awarded theEncouragement Award from Japan Art Crafts Association at the 57th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.
Regular member of Japan Art Crafts Association
President of Yuh Textile Studio
The National Museum of Modern Art,Tokyo
"Bunsuirei (Watershed)" Kokura striped cotton obi sash
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
"Tanshin (Heart of Scarlet)" Kokura striped cotton obi sash
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
"Bakune (Thunder of Cascade) '04" Kokura striped cotton obi sash
Mizusawa ("Mountain Stream") Tsumugi-ori kimono fabric, Fukuoka Art Exhibition / Fukuoka Fine Arts Society Award
Kusabue ("Grass Whistle") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / Fukuoka Prefectural Governor's Award.
Ume no koro ("Plum Season") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / Asahi Shimbun Second Award (silver).
"Saturn"Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / KBC Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. Award
Kisaragi ("February") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / Nihon Kogeikai Award.
Bakune ("Thunder of Cascade") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / Nagasaki Prefectural Governor's Award.
Tenku-no utage ("Dance in Heaven") tate-nishiki obi (sash for kimono) awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / Fukuoka City Mayor's Award.
Hanamachi ("Waiting for the Blossom") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / Oita City Mayor's Award.
Tsukikage ("Moon Shadow") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded Japan Traditional Textile Arts Exhibition / the Prize for Excellence Award of commissioner for Cultural Affairs.
Oborokage ("Misty Shadow") kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Traditional arts and Crafts Exhibition / the Asahi Shimbun (newspaper) Grand Prize.
Omokage ("Vestiges") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition / the Encouragement Award from Japan Art Crafts Association.
Kitakyushu Municipal Medical Center
Rihga Royal Hotel, Kokura
Sun-Aqua TOTO Ltd.
Station Hotel Kokura
Bridge face, Katsuyama Bridge, Kitakyushu-city
Interior design for KYUSHU ROSAI HOSPITAL
2008 - 2010