Ryosho Takahashi, Dyer

‘Tokyo Yuzen’ was a dyeing technique developed in the bushi culture of the Edo period, featuring dyed materials that were subtle in tone yet elegant. Studying under Yu Hayazaka, a master of traditional Tokyo Yuzen dyeing, I learned the basics of Tokyo Yuzen, studied and worked for ten years as a dyer, and finally opened my own dyeing studio, Yuka. At present, while training a new generation of dyers, I use traditional dyeing techniques to make new art.

1962 born in Akita Prefecture Studied Tokyo Yuzen (Edo Yuzen) dyeing under traditional master craftsman Yu Hayazaka Proprietor of Yuka, a dyeing studio Instructor at Shimizu Kimono Academy Known expert of and recognized source for authentic Yuzen dyeing

kimono with komorebi dyed pattern

380,000 yen (tax included)

obi belt with waxed chrysanthemum pattern

180,000 yen (tax included)

spring stole

52 x 176 cm, 15,000 yen (tax included)

autumn stole

58 x 164 cm, 25,000 yen (tax included)

Go Yamazaki, Ceramic Artist

I learned how to hunt from my father, and when I’m in nature, on the hunt, I think about ceramic designs and how to express them. My pieces embody me as a hunter and ceramic artist.

1981 born Hinode, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo 2002 certified and licensed hunter and gun owner 2004 graduated with Ceramics major, Design Arts, Japanese Cultural Studies, Meisei University 2008 open independent studio and kiln, Hinode, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo 2008 solo show, Kan gallery, Kitasando 2009 two person show, Matsuya Department Store, Ginza 2010 exhibited at Yanaka Zen temple in Tokyo 2015 open gallery, Guto-An, Hinode, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo invited to display at the 2015 rice bowl grand prix

komorebi large plate

46 x 17.5 cm, 99,000 yen (tax included)

komorebi vase

18 x 27 cm, 37,800 yen (tax included)

bamboo motif flower vase

7.5 x 68.5 cm, 22,000 yen (tax included)

trophy piece

45 x 45 cm, 33,000 yen (tax included)

Arico Sano, Ceramic Artist

When I think about designing ceramic art, I start by conceptualizing in detail how a piece will look and how I might make a model of it. I draw all of that. With sketch in hand, next I build a prototype and study it for style, overall balance and attractiveness of form. Then, once refined, I build the piece. Generally, I make pieces inspired by nature and architecture.

Tokyo born 1997 graduated in Design from Tokyo Zokei University 2001 commenced studies with Koyo Ohtsu in Kasama City 2005 established independent studio and kiln in Ishioka City, Ibaraki 2018 Prefectural Governor’s prize in the 37th Himatsuri Festival, Ibaraki Prefecture 2019 displayed in the All Japan Women’s Ceramic Arts exhibition 2020 moved to Yamakita, Ashigaru-kami, Kanagawa Prefecture display and exhibit work at various shows, galleries and Matsuya Department Store, Ginza and my work can be found at Gallery Ari, Daita, Setagaya, Tokyo

Two-gether light sculpture

42 x 63 x 40 cm, 484,000 yen (tax included)

adventure flower vase with Tartaria motif

28 x 36 x 23 cm, 130,000 yen (tax included)

maiko flower vase

lg 12 x 21 x 13.5 cm; med 10.5 x 15.7 x 11.5 cm, 12,000 & 8,250 yen (tax included)

red and black bowls

13 x 8.8 cm, each 3,300 yen (tax included)

Osamu Noda, Glass Artist

Koga, a type of volcanic rock, is the raw material used in making Niijima Glass, and it’s found in only two places on earth, Lipari Island in Italy and Niijima Island in Japan. Using koga, a lovely green glass can be made which is not only beautiful in color but much stronger than ordinary glass as well.

1952 born Niijima, Tokyo 1978 graduated Product Design/Glass Design, Tama Art University 1982-83 Teaching Assistant, Pilchuk Glass School 1984 graduated University of Illinois, Graduate Program in Glass Art 1986-90 Lecturer, Tama Art University, Design Department 1988- Establish Niijima Glass Art Center and serve as Director 1983 Marshall Dulaney Pitcher Art Award, University of Illinois 1984 Received award in student category, ‘Fragile Glass Art’ ’84 Exhibition 1997 Invited participant and received award, Takaoka City Crafts Competition 1998 Received award in ’98 Japan Crafts Exhibition Consulting relationships with University of Illinois, Pilchuk Glass School, Corning Art Institute, Basel Art Institute and Niijima Contemporary Glass Art Museum Currently serve with Noda Glass Studio, Director, Niijima Glass Art Center, International Trustee, Pilchuk Glass School, Glass Art Society of America

Futaba white line vase

17.5 x 10.5 x 22 cm, 55,000 yen (tax included)

Jomon style vase

15 x 14.5 x 19 cm, 49,500 yen (tax included)

Wave line dish

25 x 19 x 12 cm, 44,000 yen (tax included)

Keyhole shaped dish

21 x 11 x 8 cm, 33,000 yen (tax included)