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