Natsumi Noda/Imustan

Continuing from last year, we are pleased to present ceramic works by artist Natsumi Noda and her alias project Imustan.

Ms. Noda uses plant motifs to create vessels as communication tools that serve as conversation starters.
Blue, orange, yellow, pink. The plates are beautifully colored and decorated with floral motifs, painted in intricate detail.
The flowers and grasses that fill the dish are bold and spacious in composition, yet delicate at the same time.
Each carefully crafted piece adds a touch of color to everyday life.

Another project, Imustan, is a pottery brand based on the theme of "something weird that might be possible".
The mugs with humorous motifs make everyday life a little more enjoyable. 

 

People and food are deeply involved in the origin of Ms. Noda's work. 
How did her work come into being, and how is it changing?
The interview article will be published in three parts.
For the first time, I would like to ask how you started making ceramic works and how the two lines "Natsumi Noda" and "Imustan" were born. 

” I enjoy the dining experience very much,
This is common with the "Shitamachi (traditional downtown area) culture" that I was born and raised in,
I think the communication with people that comes from that is the starting point of my production. " 

*"Shitamachi culture" represents Japan's traditional urban life, prevalent in Tokyo's older, working-class neighborhoods. It's like exploring an untouched corner of an old city, filled with narrow lanes, local vendors, modest eateries, and a strong sense of community. Festivals keep ancient traditions alive, and the affordable street food like sushi and soba noodles adds to its charm. Shitamachi is a living time capsule, offering a nostalgic glimpse into Japan's past amidst its modern cities.
 
Please take a look at the background of Ms. Noda's production. 
Click here for the first interview article.
Third part of Interview: "Ceramic art is very close to people. Being able to touch and use ceramics is very appealing." Natsumi Noda on her production process and future plans
 
Natsumi Noda
Born in 1992 in Tokyo. She graduated from Tohoku University of Art and Design, Department of Arts and Crafts, majoring in pottery, and she completed the same university's craft course as a research student. She is currently based in Tokyo. She won the 57th Japan Craft Exhibition Encouragement Award.
Exhibition history: "Neo Gohan" Bild Flugas (2018, Miyagi), "10 Years of Vessels, 10 Years of Sweets" Yamagata Biennale (2020, Yamagata), "CASA KEITA -Keita Maruyama's Favorite Objects -" Maruyama House (2021, Tokyo), "Natsumi Noda Exhibition" Shinjuku Isetan (2021, Tokyo), "Spring to~ki fair" NAD iff a/p/a/r/t (2021, Tokyo), solo exhibition "FUN FUN TOURS" Bild Flugas (2021, Miyagi), " POP UP SHOP" Isetan Salone (2022, Tokyo)
 

Imustan
A pottery brand with the theme of "possibly possible, somewhat suspicious"
Exhibition history: "Good Neighbors" Bild Flugas (2019, Miyagi), "CUP OF COFFEE" Atsushi Sugimura Museum (2018, 2019, Miyagi), "HAPPY MAGNET TO YOU !!" Omotesando ROCKET (2019, Tokyo), "GOOD MOOD CLUB" Build Flugas (2020, Miyagi), "OMOTESANDO ROCKET CREATOR'S MARKET" Omotesando ROCKET (2020, Tokyo), "Spring to~ki fair" NADiff a/p/a/r/t (2021, Tokyo), "FUN FUN TOURS" Build Flugas (2021, Miyagi)
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