Collection: Izumi Okuyama

Izumi Okuyama is an artist based in Okinawa and Yamagata, and in addition to sculptures, she also creates woodwork and ceramics that can be used in everyday life.
In this time, we will introduce her woodwork and ceramics works.

Izumi Okuyama's wood works are created using teak wood.

 

Teak wood has become difficult to obtain in recent years due to worldwide restrictions on logging from the standpoint of forest conservation, and has become a valuable material.

It is a water-resistant material that is not easily deformed by age, temperature, or humidity, and was even used in ship decks in the olden days.

Another appeal of this material is that its color deepens as it ages, and as it is used over time, it takes on a new look.

 

Ms. Okuyama is particular about this material and carves and files each piece by hand.

The hand-carved pieces are sanded many times and finished with oil, and linseed oil is used for the finish, ensuring long and safe use.

 

We believe that you will enjoy the changes in the piece as you slowly spend time with it and use it.

 

The images depicted in Izumi Okuyama's ceramic works are all striking.They may be the adorable expressions of animals, plants, everyday scenes, or scenes from a fantastic story.There is another scene on the back of a plate, or the base of a panda's bowl is a tire.The exhibition is full of fun to hold in your hands.

The ceramic works are also made by hand, one by one, and each piece has a slightly different look. Please try to find your favorite one.

Izumi Okuyama

Born in Yamagata, Japan. Sculptor. Graduated from the Graduate School of Sculpture, Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts. Currently lives and works in Okinawa and Yamagata.

In addition to sculptures, she also creates woodwork and ceramics that can be used in daily life.

Also works as a unit "Yotaro" with Toshikage Yoshida.