| Masayo Takai Benoist |
 うはは！ |
| born in
Obama, west
coast of JAPAN.
<>My father who wanted to
be a painter and his friend gave me a great opportunity of art. great
masters are my mentor. not only impression, but also sure real or
modern art. My grand father had bomboo chopstick factory, my uncle was
carpenter, their studio was my playground.<> also I was raised by old Japanese
local community, learn Japanese TAIKO drum or performing for the
serious Japanese festival. Training piano since 3 yrs old to 18 yrs old for serious competition and get tired. <>my parents didn't mind to spend money and time for artistic education. this matter is a huge gift. I am very lucky and happy to born to be their child. finally I decided to go to TOHO UNIVERSITY & COLLAGE which is famous for music to learning "Theatrical play". because an over cultural education girl thought Theatrical play is a total art. she did meditation at a ZEN TEMPLE for make decision!! she wanted to merge her tools.<> from 19 yrs old to 28 yrs old, I was on TV, Movie in Japan as a actor/dancer. almost at the same time, I was involved in visual effect & CG industry. I did 2 D texture also Art direction. even now, sometimes. this time, I started photography for the texture. later on, my interest goes to photography itself. take advantage of my acting carrier, I love to take Portrait. also some finish up design use by some visual effect skill. 1998, moved to Los Angeles. and married. I got greatest support from my husband to keep going my art things. |