Tomoko Sakai

Based in Kagawa, Tomoko Sakai creates both porcelain and yakishime, two contrasting bodies connected through her deep commitment to wood firing. Her porcelain pieces are fired in a down-draft wood kiln for as long as two days.

Sakai embraces the interaction between the body, material and elements. Her pieces are hand-built, or thrown on kick wheel. Clay, wood, and fire each leave their imprint on the final piece, giving her works both delicacy and depth.