Katsuyuki Okada

Style

The style of the work can be summed up as chameleon-like.
As he hates being fixed to and being known for a particular design, the works range from bold, manly items to very delicate, feminine pieces.
He is inspired and motivated by his unique outlook on life.

Biography

• 1943
  Born in the city of Hamada, Shimane prefecture. As a bug enthusiast, childhood was spent going to play in the middle of the mountains on a daily basis.
• 1956
  At age 13, he started to apprentice for his father, a wood joinery carpenter.
• 1958
  Attained the highest level for a wood joinery license.
• 1978
  Attained the highest level for a furniture making license.
• 1979
  Moved to the city of Okayama and established his business.

Awards

• Received the Shimane Prefecture Furniture Competition Prefectural Governor's Award
• Received the Asahi Modern Craft Exhibit Award