Masks, costumes, murals, and ornaments found in indigenous cultures around the world ―sources of profound influence for him— embody prayers for life, human wishes, and an instinctive strength inherent to humanity. When he encounters these forms, he feels that they are not merely objects, but presences that quietly gaze back into his inner self.
The material of lacquer plays a vital role in his practice: its tactile responsiveness, the accumulation of time through the process, and its strength as a material all support his creative work. Rather than “expressing” something, his practice is the very process through which inner impulses and a visceral sense of life emerge outward through the medium of lacquer.
His works, characterized by matte and subdued tones and primitive patterns, evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth. At the same time, they do not feel old; the sharp, refined lines of his forms resonate with a contemporary sensibility. Using the traditional Japanese kanshitsu (dry lacquer) technique—building forms by layering hemp cloth and lacquer without wooden or metal cores—his sculptures are both lightweight and durable.
By incorporating a variety of techniques and materials from both Japan and abroad, he aims to share the unique appeal of lacquer sculpture with the world.