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Although born in Tokyo, Aki has lived in
this country since 1971 and only became interested in making ceramics some
years after settling here. Initially she concentrated on producing tableware,
which was naturally based on traditional Japanese items, which she had used
all of her life. Subsequently the work developed away from the practical to
encompass the sculptural work most of us are now familiar with. This work has
many layers of glazes applied and is usually fired more than once to
stoneware temperature. Following this Aki will sandblast the surface; her own
speeded up weathering, a process that fascinates her, until satisfied with
the outcome. Like all good sculpture Aki's perception of space is key to the
work's success but I think that because it always has function as a reference
point it is more accessible than some more abstract work. Aki is a Fellow of the
Craft Potters' Association of Great Britain and, although she has not been as
productive as some potters have, she has gained a considerable reputation.
Her work was represented at SOFA in Chicago during November 2004 and at
COLLECT in London in early 2005 and 2006. A second solo exhibition of Aki’s work was held
at the Harlequin Gallery in November 2006 when she announced that it was to
be her last exhibition, as she had decided to stop potting. |
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