I have begun to explore the cave, cautiously yet at times boldly, feeling my way forward little by little while imagining what lies ahead.これから待ち受けているものを想像しながら、慎重に、でも時に...

There are things that can never be understood through mere imagination, but only through actual experience. I believe this applies to everything. Wood carving, too, I cannot understand it unless I ...

I would like to carve my next piece while recalling the graceful cedar tree I once encountered in the forest, one with a beautiful twist and a large hollow in her trunk. W14cm x H25.5cm x D13cm, Ja...

The figure appears unsteady, yet remains firmly stable. It embodies the strength born of enduring numerous hardships and the determination to fight and overcome them.--REVIVE / W270×H225×D145 mm / ...

The grain pattern is something that particularly catches my eye during the finishing process. Hinoki is characterized by its distinctive grain colors and patterns. The dark, narrow winter wood grai...

Not only the undulations formed in tree trunks over the long years, but also drawing upon memories of the natural landscape - mountain ridges and valleys - I create the undulations, variations in h...

Looking at this figure standing there, still holding the parts that have yet to be carved, I was reminded of a tiny young leaf sprouting from the soil while still wearing its seed coat. My mission ...

The sounds produced by cypress wood, a chisel, a mallet, my hands, and my will heal, inspire, and uplift me.ひのきと鑿、木槌と自分の両手、そして自分の意志によって奏でられるこの音は、自らを癒し、鼓...

My goal is for this piece to create something that can be displayed in multiple ways. With that in mind, even while I am still sculpting it, I realized I had reached a stage where I could try out a...

I often wonder why I cannot help but sculpt. Ultimately, it is because I am constantly filled with excitement - the thrill of pursuing an ideal shape and wondering what I can create with my current...

Subtractive sculpting in wood is the exact opposite of additive sculpting, such as clay. Because there’s no going back if I carve too much, it carries the risk of a one-shot challenge. However, it ...

Unlike the deciduous hardwoods, such as zelkova and mountain cherry with I work, Hinoki is a conifer characterized by straight, distinct grain patterns. Carving at an angle across these straight li...

Thanks to the interplay of light and shadow, the undulations began to look as if they were dancing. The work has reached a stage where the contrast between the carved and uncarved areas creates an ...

The depth to which the carving is done, the distance between the undulations, the direction in which the undulations are directed, and how they influence each other - even small details or slight d...

Even though I've done it many times, carving deep into a square piece of wood requires a great deal of courage for me. Sometimes I carve boldly, sometimes cautiously, checking from various angles t...