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Makiko Nakamura

MA work

MA work

To me all the mundane objects in and around life are sources of inspiration.


When I listen to what objects are saying carefully, they start telling the secret stories behind themselves and bring me to the world of daydreams.


What I am doing is trying to duplicate those images truly with ceramics and its very inspiring and fascinating making process. Imbue our daily life with fantasy...


Info

Info

  • MA Degree

    School

    School of Humanities

    Programme

    MA Ceramics & Glass, 2011

  • To me all the mundane objects in and around life are sources of inspiration.


    When I listen to what objects are saying carefully, they start telling the secret stories behind themselves and bring me to the world of daydreams.


    What I am doing is trying to duplicate those images truly with ceramics and its very inspiring and fascinating making process. Imbue our daily life with fantasy...


  • Degrees

  • BA (Hons), Ceramics, Kyoto City University of Arts, Japan, 2007; MA, Ceramics, Kyoto City University of Arts, Japan, 2009
  • Exhibitions

  • The Power of Decoration, Museum of Modern Arts Tokyo, Japan, 2009; Asia New Century Contemporary Pottery Art Exhibition, Guangdong Ceramic Museum, Husan, China, 2008; Design for All, Seoul Design Fair, Korea, 2010
  • Awards

  • Third prize, Tea Service Design competition for Terunobu Fujimori's Beetle's House, 2010; Winner, Kyoto Bank Artist Support Award, 2008; Honorable mention, Seoul International Design Competition, 2010