Kaori Izumi

About the Artist

Collaborating with Techniques of the World

Glasswork artist Kaori Izumi creates profound artwork using Japan's traditional cut glass technique and the traditional lace glass technique of Venetian glass. The delicate lace-like color glass lines overlapping in spirals and the bold cut on the outside create an artistic beauty that cannot be seen in typical cut glass pieces. The exquisite beauty of lace glass and sharpness of the cut glass are the characteristics of Izumi's artwork. She received the Grand Award, Japan Kōgei Association President Award, at the 72nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition where the artworks of the top level artists in Japan gather, and is the most talked-about glass artist at the moment.

Biography

• 1970
  Born in Kagawa Prefecture
• 1992
  Graduated from Kyoto Seika University, Department of Fine Arts, Printmaking Course
• 1993
  Graduated from Tokyo Glass Art Institute
  Studied techniques at Shotoku Glass Co.
• 1997
  Worked at the Aya Glass Studio(-2001)
• 2000
  Took part in the Niijima International Glass Art Festival and received the Best Student Scholarship
• 2001
  Joined a workshop at Pilchuck Glass School (Seattle, Washington, USA)
• 2003
  Solo exhibition at Akasaka Inui Gallery
  Solo exhibition at Daimaru Tokyo and Gallery Ten
• 2004
  Selected for the "Beer Mug Rankai 5" sponsored by the Sapporo Cultural Arts Foundation
• 2005
  Selected for the Kyo Exhibition sponsored by Kyoto City
• 2006
  Solo exhibition at Ashikaga Gallery, Fukushima (also in '07, '09, '11 and '13)
• 2008
  Selected for the 48th East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (also in '14, '16, '17, '18, '19, '20, '22 and '23)
• 2012
  Solo exhibition at Yasuki Gallery, Kyoto
  Solo exhibition at Shirogane Gallery, Mitaka (also in '13 and '14)
• 2015
  Selected for the 25th Various Works Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (also in '17 and '21)
  Selected for the 62nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (also in '18, '19, '20, '22 and '23)

Awards

• 2021
  Received the Japan Kōgei Association Award at the East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
• 2025
  Japan Kōgei Association President Award, 72nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition