Okushima Keiji 奥島 圭二

Glass is both liquid and solid. It embodies both fragility and strength. It reflects, transmits, and refracts light. This material, which simultaneously holds seemingly contradictory properties, offers profound depth and endless possibilities for exploring unknown vistas.

I am captivated by the elusive, ephemeral, and enchanting beauty of glass and strive to project my own inner landscapes through my creations in a variety of forms, both functional and non.

My techniques are based on kiln casting and glassblowing, complemented by my own unique methods and research. At times, I incorporate other materials to create one-of-a-kind pieces, each with its own distinctive character. I continue to challenge, to explore and investigate the charm of the material with an attempt to create that which exists beyond time.