Born 17 - 10 - 1958 Shizuoka City, Japan. Immigrated to New Zealand 1973. Taught photography by scientist father at early age. Worked in small Dunedin photographic studio learning the craft before attending Otago Polytechnic Art School, then completing BFA and MFA at Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland in1995.

Exhibited and published widely in New Zealand. On-going photographic essays include ‘eco- Tourism’ 1990 to present - photographs of the tourist sites in New Zealand, ‘Window Shopping’, also an ongoing project, on retail experiences in New Zealand. Shown in International Triennial ‘Bright Paradise’ at Auckland Art Gallery (2001), ‘Wonderland’ at Govett-Brewster Gallery in New Plymouth (1999) and held 8 solo exhibitions since 1980 and included in many group exhibitions within NZ and abroad.

Taught photography in various tertiary institutions, currently teaching as half- time lecturer at Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland. Maintains a studio practice in Karangahape Road.

Solstice: 4.June - 6.August 2005

Haru Sameshima

44 Oriental Pasta

C type print
Price P.O.A.
Dimension 900mm x 1200mm

Haru Sameshima

45 Home Sweet Home

C type print
Price P.O.A.
Dimension 900mm x 1200mm

Haru Sameshima

46 Te Papa

Silver gelatin print
Price $900.00
Dimension 508mm x 508mm