This week, I would have had an exposition during the “Happymaker” Festival at Koyasan, a sacred center of the Shingon Buddhism. Mount Koya is a 900 meter high plateau surrounded by eight peaks. The eight peaks are thought to represent the eight petals of a lotus in ... 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 the Mashiko Exhibition Nov. 29 – Dec. 9, 2010. New set of “Angel” Kamakura-Red teapots. “Ripples” Kamakura-Red Plate. “Rolling Wave” “Flowing River” ... Continue Reading
I just have some minutes to put on some pictures on my blog and then I am off to Mashiko. I am renting a van and friends Rob and Yuka-san come to help me and drive up to Mashiko. Adriaan has problems with his back, so, this is wonderful. Now some pictures. “Reach ... Continue Reading
Ceramic Horsehair and Kamakura-Red Exhibition: “Wings: love is a bird, she needs to fly” Toko gallery postcode 321-4218, Jonaizaka 2, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi The dates of the show:Saturday November 27 – Thursday December 9. Opening hours:10-6 ... Continue Reading
On April 27, I went to Shanghai to bring my “Kamakura-Red Bamboo” Teapot, which was selected for The 2010 International Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Teapot Art, Shanghai, China. On the 28th we first went to Ge Jun Pottery Arts Center. Mr. Ge Jun is a researche ... Continue Reading
On April the 3rd in The Netherlands, I attended and participated in the exposition of “Rudie Arens” (a brother of my mother): “A family of artists and goldsmiths”. The exposition is open until June the 6th, 2010. My uncle is 91 years old, still working (f ... Continue Reading
Today, I went to the Gallery First Light in Tokyo, where they now have some of my ceramic art works. I met the owner, Keiko Mizukoshi, when I had my show in the Ginsuzu Gallery in Kamakura. After talking, Keiko-san chose some of my work for her gallery. The front of the Gallery ... Continue Reading
