June 30th to 11th July 2025

1490 USD

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7 SEATS LEFT  - registration deadline March 31sr, 2025

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BIO of the artist

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AKari Karugane is a 29-year-old artist born in Gifu, Japan. After graduating from Musashino Art University in Tokyo in 2019, where she focused on ceramic design, she further education at the Tajimi City Ceramics Design Institute, completing Lab Course in 2022. She opened her studio in Tajimi to take advantage of the natural clay and environment, which are vital to her creative process. Since then, she has showcased her work in 13 solo exhibitions across Japan and 4 international exhibitions, drawing inspiration from the warmth of clay and the textures reminiscent nature and ancient artifacts.​​

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Artist's statement

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" I like the warmth in clay, its noble appearance and both its weaknesses and strengths. The glaze mixes naturally in the kiln and the expression of texture created by layering colors, evoke for me the colors found in nature and the atmosphere of ancient objects.

I first use a variety of techniques to shape my pottery, using mold, hand forming and wheel spinning. I then create different colored liquid clay with pigment that I apply on my work with a natural sponge, creating different layers of textures. I then fire the work in my electric or gas kiln. 

I also make large pots over 80cm in diameter. "

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