Akiko Ozutsumi 小堤晶子

Akiko Ozutsumi 小堤晶子, she graduated from the Industrial Design Department of a Women's Art University in 1993. In 2006, she transitioned from being a designer at an automobile manufacturer to a ceramic artist and established her personal studio, Oz Factory in Kasama.

Since then, she has held many solo exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions worldwide. This exhibition is Akiko Ozutsumi first North America.
Akiko Ozutsumi aims to create pieces that bring joy both visually and in daily use. She transforms all her inspirations into tangible objects. Drawing from her background in automotive design, her creations feature various car-inspired shapes. She crafts adorable cartoon characters with imaginative forms, showcasing her creativity and skill. These artworks evoke thoughts related to the theme of the exhibition.