A glass vessel of light and life that reflects the light of Lake Biwa

Kaminaga Akemi is a glass artist based in Shiga Prefecture. Using the technique of glassblowing, she creates pieces that subtly blend into everyday life while still exuding a strong presence.

In particular, in his signature series, "Lake Biwa Colors," he established a unique technique of fusing Lake Biwa waterweed ash with glass, creating works that are not just about color but also encompass "the time of the lake, the cycle of nature, and the workings of life."

All of Kaminaga's pottery is one-of-a-kind. While cherishing the transparency of glass, the play of light and shadow, and the variability of form, his works are also highly practical, bringing the beauty of nature and quiet emotion into everyday life. His pottery continues to captivate the hearts of many people as "pottery that exists with nature."