In her pursuit of freedom, abandoned both country and home, choosing to live with only a suitcase. Having traveled to over 70 countries across South America, Europe, and beyond, she creates art while immersing herself in diverse cultures. She later gained recognition for her advertising photography, including the globally celebrated "Kaguya by Gucci" campaign, alongside her work in theater photography, film, and music videos. Capturing the pulse of the times, she transforms suffering and cruelty into artistic expression, exploring the boundaries of photography, video, installation, and spatial experiences.

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"I want to see the sky that only those who have reached great heights can see, like Francis Bacon and Picasso," she says—this embodies the essence of her work.

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Her awards include the "Canon SHINES Award," "1-WALL Jury Encouragement Award," "ZOOMSJAPAN Grand Prix," "Kiyosato Young Portfolio Award," and the "Japanese Photographic Society Newcomer Award," among others. She has received numerous accolades both domestically and internationally. In 2022, Mumuko published her photobook DREAMLESS with Genkosha and exhibited at the prestigious Paris Photo Fair. She has held solo exhibitions worldwide, including "Because of War, Let’s Marry! Japanese Emerging Artists Vol. 20" at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum (2023), "Wrinkle Up" at Canon Gallery (2022), and "Role•me" at IWEI Museum in China (2020).

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Widely regarded as a rising force in Japanese photography, Mumuko is seen as a rare talent poised to shape the future of the medium.