Sharon Yamamoto

Born: 1948, Chicago, Illinois,Sharon Yamamoto, residing in Henley-on-Thames, was born on April Fools Day, in Chicago, Illinois, sansei (third generation Japanese-American). From the age of twelve, she attended the Art Institute of Chicago for four years. Later she studied under an art scholarship at Illinois Wesleyan University, graduating Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1969. She continued her art studies in London at Heatherleys School and also studied philosophy at the College of Psychic Studies for sixteen years. In 2001 she attained a Masters Certificate for Christian history and metaphysics from the Universal Truth Centre in Miami, Florida. Sharon has taught art at Queens College, London and at the Winston Academy, Miami. Sharon Yamamoto has participated in group exhibitions in East London Open Studio Shows (1986-1995), A.D. Fine Art, Barbican Centre and the Blackheath Gallery, London. Solo exhibitions in the UK include the Black Bull Gallery, London; Alba Gallery, Kew; Atlantis Gallery, London; the Ice House Gallery, London. Florida exhibitions include Ryals Gallery, Boca Raton; Brickell Square Gallery, Miami; Wallflower Gallery, Miami; Gallery Vincent, Miami. She opened her own gallery in Miami Beach in 200...

Art Institute of Chicago Junior School
Illinois Wesleyan University
College of Psychic Studies, London
Heatherley's School of Art, London
Universal Truth Centre, Miami