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About the Artist

Decorative core formed glass bowl by artist Ryoko Tsukurimichi
Fascinated by both the contemporary works of artist Iwao Matshshima and the deep mystery of ancient glass, Ryoko Tsukurimichi began her journey into glassmaking with a focus on core-formed glass.

Born in 1967 in Imizu City, Japan, Ryoko graduated from Kanazawa University in 1989 and later from the Toyama City Institute of Glass Art in 1993. Her dedication to both creating and teaching glass art has led her to serve as a lecturer at Toyama Civic University and later as a part-time lecturer at her alma mater. Since opening her own studio in 1997, she has steadily built a career marked by consistent exhibitions, both in Japan and internationally.

Tsukurimichi’s works have been featured in major exhibitions across Asia, Europe, and the U.S., including Collect (UK), the International Festival of Glass (UK), and Art Fair Tokyo. She has held numerous solo shows and participated in curated exhibitions focused on perfume bottles, sake-ware, tea utensils, and ceremonial vessels, often emphasizing the cultural and symbolic functions of glass.

Her innovative yet historically resonant style has earned her critical recognition, including the Glass Craft Triennale Excellence Award (2001) and multiple honors at the Art Fair Toyama (2018).

Through her deeply personal and technically refined work, Ryoko Tsukurimichi continues to explore the spiritual resonance of glass as a medium, inviting viewers to see ancient forms in a contemporary light.

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