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I am a Japanese born jeweller & metalsmith working from my studio in Victor Harbor, South Australia.

My work is drawn from feelings and memories and inspired by the quiet beauty of nature; particularly organic form, patterns and rhythm.
I make pieces using silver, copper, sometimes gold, to create subtle forms that reflect the space and light and shadows of the natural world. I form ingots and casts to shape a piece, and create textures on the surfaces by hammering or etching.
I often use raw stones and gems. I am fascinated by their origins, their colours, and beauty. I want my works to reflect that beauty and connect to the feeling of the simple and natural joy that inspires me.
I am dedicated to making body adornments and objects for those who seek pieces of singular beauty.
Each piece is my word without explanation. It will tell the story of the person who wears it.

Profile

Precious Metal Clay Guild Japan Certified Instructor
Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design at Central Institute of Technology, Perth, Western Australia
Bachelor of Science of Arts at Joshibi University of Art and Design, Tokyo, Japan; Museum Curator Certification; Art 
Teacher Certification

Exhibitions

2019 'Pins & Needles' at Zu Gllery (SA)
2018 'Christmas ROCKS' at Zu Gallery (SA)
2018 'Solastalgia' at South Coast Regional Art Centre (SA)
2018 PMC Guild Japan Exhibition (Tokyo)​ 
2017 
PMC Guild Japan Exhibition (Osaka)
2017 ArtWorx Exhibition - In the eye of the beholder (SA)
2017  'SALA at Zu design - d'angle it' (SA)
2016  'ORIGINS' at Margaret River Gallery (WA)
2016  'What Goes Around' at Turner Galleries (WA)
2016  PMC Guild Japan Exhibition (TOKYO)
2016  ​WA Artists Perth College Exhibition (WA)
2015   Artisans in the Gardens at The Royal Botanic Gardens (NSW)
2015   Contemporary Australian Silver & Metalwork Award 2015 at Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum (VIC)
2015   'IN TRANSIT' at Depot II Gallery (NSW)
2015   'Co-conspirators' at The Heathcote Museum & Gallery (WA)
2014   'Contemporary Wearable '13' at The Pine Rivers Regional Art Gallery (QLD)
2013   7th Snow Design Competition at Nakaya Yukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice (Japan)
2013   Toowoomba Contemporary Wearable 2013 (QLD)
2013   'Red to Wear' Stanley Street Gallery (NSW)
2013   Graduate Metal 13 (QLD)
2013   Contemporary Australian Silver & Metalwork Award 2013 (VIC)
2012   ‘Wearable Narratives’ Jewellers & Metalsmiths Group of Western Australia at Gallery Central (WA)
2012   ‘Shine’ Creative Industries Show at Gallery Central (WA)
2012   ‘New Works New Faces’ at Perth Galleries and Gallery East (WA)
2011   
‘Cracked’ Graduate Exhibition, Central Institute of Technology (WA)

Awards

2013   P.J.Williams & Associates Award, ‘Contemporary Australian Silver & Metalwork Award 2013’
2013   Highly Commended - Concept Development in relation to the theme ‘Wearable Narratives’ (JMGA Exhibition)
2013   Central Institute of Technology Awards - Creative Industries - Art & Craft ‘Special Commendation’
2012   Sponsors Award, ‘New Works New Faces’ Exhibition
2012   Australian Jewelers Suppliers Award, ‘Cracked’ Graduate Exhibition
2012   Seiver’s Australia Award, ‘Cracked’ Graduate Exhibition
2012   Glenice Matthews Memorial Award, ‘Cracked’ Graduate 
Exhibition

Workshops
​Attended

2016  Julie Blyfield Workshop - Paper, Scissors, Metal (WA)
2015   Precious Metal Clay Instructor Accreditation Course (Tokyo)
2014   Korean Metalcraft - Master Cho Sung Joon (WA)
2013   Contemporary Metal (WA)
2009  David Walker Jewellery Workshop - Art Gallery of Western 
Australia

Relevant Employment/
Experiences

2016  The Western Australian Lapidary and Rock Hunting Club, PMC Workshop Instructor
2015   Central Institute of Technology, Casual Lecturer
2014   Japanese Enamelist - Kyoko Iio 
workshop, Translator/Assistant (WA)

Professional
​Affiliations

Precious Metal Clay Guild Japan 
Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Western Australia (JMGA)
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