
Eiko Maeda
St. Catharines
Nathan Phillips Square
Booth 146
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.Booth 146
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.
Craft & Design

Large nerikomi bowl
- 2021
- 25 x 10 x 25 cm

Large nerikomi bowl
- 2022
- 22 x 12 x 22 cm

Large nerikomi bowl
- 2022
- 18 x 10 x 18 cm

Large nerikomi bowl
- 2022
- 23 x 9 x 23 cm

Large nerikomi bowl
- 2022
- 16 x 10 x 16 cm

Large nerikomi bowl
- 2022
- 20 x 12 x 20 cm