Sian Nikuleru（Artist Name）

Born in 1956, living in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture

Dentist (real name: Shimano Osamu)

To focus on photography, closed the dental practice at the end of 2021

As a supported artist of the Japan Washi Photography Association, gaining popularity in overseas museums and galleries

My artist name, Sian Nikuleru, comes from the Japanese phrase "shian ni kurueru."

"Shian ni kurueru" means to be at a loss as to what to do and unable to organize your thoughts.