Under the theme of preserving precious memories that are fading away, I have created a series of works that embody the memories of myself, others, and our times as abstract forms through the use of the potter’s wheel.
How can we pass down these shapes of memory—filled with colorful emotions and traces left in people’s hearts—to future generations?
In the past, human thoughts and lessons were entrusted to religious figures such as “gods,” allowing them to transcend time.
What, then, is “god” in contemporary Japan?
Perhaps it exists within the culture of manga, anime, or idols—the very culture that has also influenced me.
Drawing inspiration from contemporary Japanese culture, which continuously absorbs diverse elements and evolves in unique ways, I create works that could be called “guardian deities of memory,” incorporating images of gods both ancient and modern.
With the enduring power of ceramics—the strongest vessel of memory—I aim to carry these memories far into the future.