Ikuko Ogawa

About the Artist

Opening Up the Future of Cut Glass with Refined Techniques

Edo Kiriko (cut glass) is a traditional craft of Tokyo with a history of approximately 200 years. Ikuko Ogawa grew up in Koto Ward, Tokyo, where the traditional techniques have been passed down for generations. After graduating from university, she studied under Hideo Kobayashi, a leading expert of Edo Kiriko. Succeeding her master's techniques and spirit after 9 years of training, she creates artwork that goes with the times while preserving the tradition, and is blowing in a new breeze to the world of Kiriko. Ogawa is known for her asymmetrical designs with bold cuts and delicate patterns combined. While retaining the charm of gorgeous and elegant Edo Kiriko, her artwork with a sophisticated atmosphere is gaining attention both in Japan and overseas.

Biography

• 1973
  Born in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, raised in Koto Ward
• 1996
  Graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Psychology
  Becomes an apprentice with Hideo Kobayashi, Edo Kiriko artist
• 2013
  Submitted to "A Toast to the Drinking Glass – In History and Life" (Suntory Museum of Art)
• 2017
  Judge at the Kanagawa Art Exhibition
• 2019
  Evaluator at the East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (also in 2022 and 2023)
  Artwork submitted to the Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition purchased by the Imperial Household Agency (also in 2020 and 2022)

Awards

• 2007
  Received the Japan Kōgei Association Award at the 21st Various Works Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
• 2008
  Received the East Japan Branch Award at the 48th East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
• 2010
  Received the Japan Kōgei Association Incentive Award at the 57th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
• 2014
  Received the Iwate Governor Award at the 54th East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
• 2020
  Received the Mitsukoshi Isetan Award at the 60th East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition