メイクの世界に足を踏み入れる前は、幼少期から情熱を注いだフェンシング競技のため体育大学に進学。卒業後は一般企業で社会人を経験。その後、美と表現の世界に飛び込むためにVantanデザイン研究所にて学んだ後、単身ニューヨークへ。
海外で培った経験を活かし、国や人種、世代を問わず、様々な視点からクライアントのニーズに寄り添いながら、個性を引き出すメイクアートを提供すると同時に、日本国内においても、海外案件をメインに多種多様なクルー達と活動をしています。
2023年以降、さらに国際的な視野を広げるため、パリコレクションに参加したり、海外での最新の技術や経験を学んだりする機会を積極的に追求しています。
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September, 2014
Moved to New York to assist MIMI, who is in STREETERS LONDON. MIMI known as a 1st assistant for a legendary makeup artist, Pat McGrath for decade. Mao had accumulated experiences in huge fashion show such as GUCCI, GIVENCHY.
October, 2017
Mao had started to assist as a 1st assistant for KENTO UTSUBO who has collaborated with famous magazines such as VOGUE, ELLE, WSJ many times.
During fashion week, Mao also organized his shows for his achievement including VOGUE runway.
January, 2019
Mao returned to Japan then she has started her career as a main artist. Now she works as a bilingual artist for editorial, advertisement, celebrities, and also video shoot as well.
March, 2022
Mao has started to teach as a part time makeup instructor at beauty school called VANTAN to encourage the students in Japan.
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2014年9月