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Sculpture

| Yoshifumi Oshima | Luca Roma |
Sacred Cow
Little Blue Demon

Yoshifumi Oshima

■Introduction
Oshima has worked with themes of wind and water since 1976, producing sculptures predominantly for solo exhibitions and outdoor sculpture displays. In recent years he has started creating works that viewers can climb on and move as well.
He participated in the 2010 Seto Inland Sea International Arts Festival as a representative of the Onba Factory team.
■Examples of work
Nakano Tenman-gu Shrine, “Sacred Cow” (Happonmatsu, Takamatsu City)
Kagawa Prefecture Tourism Campaign Character, “Little Blue Demon” (Kagawa Prefecture)
Kagawa Prefectural Cancer Detection Center Monument, “WIND•OW” (Goto-cho, Takamatsu City)
■Achievements
2005 “The Shape of Play” (Shionoe Museum of Art)
2006 “Combined Formation” (Takamatsu City Stone Museum)
2010 “Metamorphose” (Takamatsu City Museum of Art)
■Address
4285-1 Nishi Ueda-cho, Takamatsu City, 761-0445
■Fax.
+81-87-840-4036
■E-mail
oshimamx81.tiki.ne.jp
■URL
http://ww81.tiki.ne.jp/~oshima/
macchina di legno
sferoide
the strugle

Luca Roma

■Introduction
Combinations of wood sculpture and metals explore themes of the links between nature and the artificial in his work. He strives to rely not only on his skills but also on what the materials will bring out as well. He is furthermore aware of creating pieces that are meant to be enjoyed not just visually but through the sense of touch as well.
■Examples of work
macchina di legno (2004)
sferoide (2008)
the strugle (2007)
■Achievements
2003 First Place, Stone Design Contest, Kagawa Local Industry Fair
2004 Governor’s Award, 69th Kagawa Prefectural Show
Has held his own exhibits and workshops for children
■Address
Mure-cho, Takamatsu City
■Fax.
+81-50-8806-8111
■E-mail
infinity0hotmail.com
■URL
http://www.thelugh.blogspot.com

Art Clay Silver

Leaf Series/Lvy-Leaf Maple
Leaf Series/Ring and Piercing

Chiaki Takano

■Affiliation
Member of the Art Clay Club
■Introduction
Takano’s works take as their motif the rich natural splendor of Furano in Hokkaido. Many of her works take the theme of “Snow Crystals”. One of her “Snow Crystal” pendants was used in the 2005 TV drama, Yasashii Jikan (Gentle Time), and attracted a great deal of interest to her work.
■Examples of work
Snow Crystal (2005)
Leaf Series (2008)
Silver Flower (2009)
■Achievements
2002 Certified as a silver clay technician
2005 Work used in the TV drama, Yasashii Jikan, raising her profile
2005 Art Club Prize for Outstanding Effort
■Address
1-12 Kitanomine-cho, Furano City, Hokkaido Prefecture, 076-0034
■Tel./Fax.
+81-167-22-8103

Leatherwork

Sheridan Style, “Lotus, Hannya”
Utamaro, “Three Period Beauties”
Family Crest Series, “Flowers, Wind, Moon, Snow, Nozoki Crest”

Akiyo Konishi

■Introduction
Konishi opened her own shop and studio, Fusenkazura, in Aji-cho in Takamatsu City, in July of 2006. Using a technique called carving, she brings forth motifs on the surface of the leather, including those from ukiyo-e designs of Utamaro as well as traditional family crests. Her goal is to create leather products that will be loved the world over, with a new Japanese cultural flair.
■Examples of work
Sheridan Style, “Lotus, Hannya” (2008)
Utamaro, “Three Period Beauties” (2008)
Family Crest Series, “Flowers, Wind, Moon, Snow, Nozoki Crest” (2009)
■Achievements
2008 Akiyo Fujimoto Exhibit, Old Inspirations, New Ideas, in the Japanese Brilliance through Leather section at the Takamatsu Municipal Shionoe Museum of Art
2008 Japan Expo in Paris Exhibit
2009 Art Village ArtFesta! Exhibit
■Address
1861-1 Aji-cho, Takamatsu City, 761-0130
■Tel./Fax.
+81-87-871-3917
■E-mail
craftfusenkazura.jp
■URL
http://www.fusenkazura.jp