
Woodbridge, Ontario
It was my innate love of art that brought me to the Joshibi University of Art and Design in Tokyo where I specialized in Japanese lacquer (Urushi). I began to appreciate the deep connection among art, culture and Japanese history, while developing a particular interest in the tradition of Japanese ceramics. It was years later that I chose to fully pursue this passion.As I began exploring various techniques in ceramics, I learned a traditional technique called nerikomi under the supervision of Eiji Murofushi, a pioneer in the field in Japan. Nerikomi is a technique in which various patterns are made by using colored clay. Patterns are made one by one, and pieced together to form a patterned sheet. The sheet is then placed over molds to create the pieces. I use translucent porcelain clay to highlight the texture.
Today, I work in my own studio in Woodbridge. I devote my life to my work, through which I strive to express the elegance, beauty, delicacy and modesty of Japanese culture.
- Ceramics Excellence Award
TOAF 2020
Craft & Design
(sold!)
Bouquet bowl
- 2020
- 16 x 7.5 x 16 cm
6 5/16 x 2 15/16 x 6 5/16 inch - $146.00
(sold!)
Bouquet bowl
- 2020
- 14 x 7.5 x 14 cm
5 1/2 x 2 15/16 x 5 1/2 inch - $146.00
Bouquet bowl 2-way
- 2020
- 20 x 9 x 20 cm
7 7/8 x 3 9/16 x 7 7/8 inch - $226.00
Flower bowl
- 2020
- 15 x 6.5 x 15 cm
5 7/8 x 2 9/16 x 5 7/8 inch - $146.00
Flower plate
- 2020
- 13 x 1.5 x 32 cm
5 1/8 x 0 9/16 x 12 5/8 inch - $180.00
Large bowl, asanoha pattern
- 2020
- 22.5 x 9 x 22.5 cm
8 7/8 x 3 9/16 x 8 7/8 inch - $316.00
Large flower bowl
- 2020
- 27 x 9 x 27 cm
10 5/8 x 3 9/16 x 10 5/8 inch - $282.00
Large flower bowl
- 2020
- 35 x 8 x 35 cm
13 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 13 3/4 inch - $508.00
Medium flower bowl
- 2020
- 16 x 7 x 16 cm
6 5/16 x 2 3/4 x 6 5/16 inch - $169.00
Small bowl
- 2020
- 9 x 8.5 x 9 cm
3 9/16 x 3 3/8 x 3 9/16 inch - $101.00
(sold!)
Small flower bowl
- 2020
- 5.5 x 10 x 5.5 cm
2 3/16 x 3 15/16 x 2 3/16 inch - $67.00
(sold!)
Small flower bowl
- 2020
- 13.5 x 6 x 13.5 cm
5 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 5 5/16 inch - $101.00
Small white bowl
- 2020
- 13.5 x 6 x 13.5 cm
5 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 5 5/16 inch - $101.00