On March 8 I flew to the US to be there for 2 weeks to see my sons and do the taxes, and some work and meet with some friends. Our original plan was that Adriaan would join me in the US and we would return to Japan on the 22nd of March.Then on the 11th the terrible disasters hap ... Continue Reading
My second booklet: “Kamakura-Red”, Ceramic Adventures in Japan II, a brief autobiography got printed this month. I am very proud of this publication. A lot of work in research, in authorization of pictures, in writing and editing in Microsoft brought a wonderful resu ... Continue Reading
My Mashiko Special Judges’ Award “Four Season” Horsehair Vase is published in the 500 Raku book with subtitle: bold explorations of a dynamic ceramics technique. The book is published by Lark Crafts in their “500″ series of craft books: www.larkcraf ... Continue Reading
I decided to stay for a while in the US because of all the disastrous events in Japan. It is not finished yet, and because I have the chance to stay away, I think it is better. Although, I feel guilty and also want to go back and help. I also live there, feel connected and we mad ... Continue Reading
Some new work for the “Sakura” Exhibition. These are 3-in-1 Kamakura-Red “Sakura” boxes. The big Kamakura-Red “Sakura” Box. The smallest of the three. Big Kamakura-Red “Sakura” Plate. Kamakura-Re ... Continue Reading
For all the people in Japan who are suffering so much, with deep sympathy for the victims, for their terrible losses and for hope in life! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99GyFmnH59s&feature=related . Continue Reading
First, I would like to say how devastating the earthquake and tsunami is for Japan. I was at that moment home in California and am now in Chicago with my youngest son, Arjan. This was all already planned of course. But Adriaan was in our house in Kamakura and felt the biggest sho ... Continue Reading
My family and I wishes all my family and friends a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year 2011!! Akemashite Omedeto Gozaimasu! Arjan, Swanica, Adriaan, Roland and Maarten. . Continue Reading
