In the short film Eye Wall, I played a principal role as a mother living with dementia. The performance relied largely on stillness, breath, facial expression and body language, with only one spoken line. The film was officially selected for Shortcutz Amsterdam 2025.
Movement has been part of my life since childhood through ballet, jazz dance, modern dance and aerobics. I also have a professional background in music therapy, which has shaped my sensitivity to non-verbal communication, rhythm and presence.
Native Japanese speaker, working in English and conversational Dutch. I also have experience in tea ceremony and Japanese cultural work.
Photos
Yuko Ogino – My Favorite Japan
Personal profile highlighting my background in music, Japanese cultural practice, curatorial work and creative projects.
Houjichakai – Original Roasted Tea Ceremony by Yuko Ogino
My original roasted-tea ceremony project, combining tea roasting, aroma, hospitality and Japanese cultural practice.
One Sky One World – Artist Profile
Yuko Ogino - Artist profile presenting my background in music, Japanese cultural arts, tea ceremony and cross-cultural artistic practice.
Education
Faculty of Liberal Arts – Department of Music · Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts
1988 – 1992
Studied vocal performance with a specialisation in mezzo-soprano. Training included voice, music, stage performance and ensemble work.