Atsuko Tanaka’s work as an artist in several medias includes abstract painting, sculptures, performances and installation art. Her work consisted of everyday objects like textiles, doorbells, light bulbs. She was one of the pioneering avant-grade artists. She was also a part of the Gutai group, an avant-garde artists' movement. The Gutai group was an artistic movement and association of artists founded by Jiro Yoshihara in Japan in 1954. Her best known work was called “The Electric Dress”, which consisted of electric wires that lit-up colored light bulbs which she wore to an opening exhibition. The work symbolized post-war Japan’s rapid transformation and urbanization.
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