Haruyo Morita was born in Kita-Katsushika County, Saitama Prefecture in 1945. Her work can best be described as a contemporary representation of the traditional Ukiyo-e, and ranging from the Heian to Edo and Meiji periods.From an early age her artistic talents were evident, and she came under the tutelage of Master Husuki. He introduced her to the classic narratives and pictorial compositions that have made Japanese images so popular both in Japan and in the West. Whilst still a schoolgirl her work was accepted, in 1960, for the regional art competition, and prizes were won at the prefecture...more
