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CRAFT
Seiichiro Inamine and Takuya Higashishinkawa / Ryukyu Glass Studio Kizuna
This piece is an adaptation of the studio's original "Tsuchimon" series, in which the cracks that occur during the glassblowing process resemble earthen patterns. Red and white clay is applied to the glass surface, creating a geological layer-like appearance. This piece combines 10 glass pieces, each varying in size and texture.
PROFILE
Seiichiro Inamine and Takuya Higashishinkawa / Ryukyu Glass Studio Kizuna
Born in Yorimiya, Naha City in 1971
Joined Okuhara Glass Studio in 1987
Joined Niji Glass Studio in 1995
Opened Kizuna Glass Studio in 2015
Representative of Niji Glass Studio in 2020
At the age of 16, he entered the world of Ryukyu glass. From the age of 24, he began studying under his father, contemporary master glassmaker Seikichi Inamine (Niji Glass Studio). After serving as factory manager for many years, he founded his own studio, Kizuna Glass Studio, in 2015. Inheriting the skills and passion for Ryukyu glass from Seiichiro Inamine, Seiichiro's glass and vessels, sublimated with his innovative sensibility, are filled with a powerful presence that captivates the viewer.
Born in Yorimiya, Naha City in 1971
Joined Okuhara Glass Studio in 1987
Joined Niji Glass Studio in 1995
Opened Kizuna Glass Studio in 2015
Representative of Niji Glass Studio in 2020
At the age of 16, he entered the world of Ryukyu glass. From the age of 24, he began studying under his father, contemporary master glassmaker Seikichi Inamine (Niji Glass Studio). After serving as factory manager for many years, he founded his own studio, Kizuna Glass Studio, in 2015. Inheriting the skills and passion for Ryukyu glass from Seiichiro Inamine, Seiichiro's glass and vessels, sublimated with his innovative sensibility, are filled with a powerful presence that captivates the viewer.