【Artist Profile】 Emi Kitani - Tsuchinone Studio
We feature ceramic artist Emi Kitani, who is active primarily in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture.
Tsuchinone Studio, a collaborative studio with Asaka
Ceramic artist Emi Kitani is active primarily in Mino.
She is married to Asaka, and their collaborative studio, Tsuchinone Studio, is located in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, where they reside.
Both are originally from Ishikawa Prefecture and co-run the art accommodation facility tonot.
1984 Born in Ishikawa Prefecture
2009 Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art and Design, majoring in Product Design
2011 Worked on seat design at an automotive interior manufacturer
2013 Completed the Design Research Institute in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture
Established a studio in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture
2014 Incubation Exhibition (Noritake no Mori Gallery)
2015 Tea - Today's Arrangement (Sapporo Art Forest)
A water crown that emerges when lit
A piece made by applying a thick glaze to translucent white clay and creating a water crown-like pattern. The water crown that emerges when lit is three-dimensional. Please enjoy its depth and softness.
FROM THE TEAM
We are reminded once again that a wide range of interests is an important element in creation.
Collaborative products with Tsuchinone Studio (Asaka and Emi Kitani)
