"I have always drawn from my environment and recollections for inspiration in my work. Awareness of my surroundings allows me the clarity to translate my thoughts while memories that decorate my life are illuminated- they have no form, but their colors are vivid.
A recent trip back to my country, Japan, gave me the opportunity to find a more balanced approach in my work. I was able to experience Japanese traditional arts, crafts and nature again. With its combination of philosophy, craftsmanship, simplicity and form, a humble, everyday object is transformed into a piece worth admiring. I realized that the organic and subtle nature of objects is beautiful. This has led me to explore creating perfect imperfections in my work. I have become more aware of the flaws that make the world complete and their beauty."
-Takuya Tokizawa
Artist's solo exhibition Temporal July 1st - 27th, 2010 Vetri | Seattle
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Skipper 1
VC #54975
blown glass and silver
15.5" x 9" x 9"
$1400
Skipper 2
VC #54976
blown glass and silver
20.5" x 8.5" x 8.5"
SOLD
Skipper 3
VC #54977
blown glass and silver
19.25" x 10" x 6"
$1600
Wakaba
VC #55033
blown glass and silver
25" x 6" x 5.5"
$2000
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Ishidatami 1
VC #55034
blown glass and silver
21.75" x 5.75" x 5.5"
$1400
Ishidatami 2
VC #55035
blown glass and silver
22.25" x 6.5" x 5.25"
$1400
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Tadpole
VC #55036
blown glass and silver
21.25" x 5.5" x 5"
$1400
Shimobashira
VC #55037
blown glass and silver
20" x 5.5" x 4.75"
$1100
Skipper 4
VC #55038
blown glass and silver
18.25" x 9.75" x 9.25"
SOLD
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Sparkle 1
VC #55039
blown glass and silver
14.75" x 6.75" x 14.75"
$720
Sparkle 2
VC #55040
blown glass and silver
12.25" x 7" x 7"
$690
Sparkle 3
VC #55041
blown glass and silver
12.5" x 7" x 7"
$690
Sparkle 4
VC #55042
blown glass and silver
17" x 9" x 9"
$1700
Shinme
VC #55043
blown glass and silver
14" x 7.75" x 7.75"
$750
Togue
VC #55044
blown glass and silver
17" x 6.5" x 6.25"
$940
Mirage
VC #55045
blown glass and silver
22.75" x 6.5" x 5.25"
$2000
Kajitsu
VC #55046
blown glass and silver
17.5" x 10" x 10"
$1600
photos Russell Johnson and Laura Hoppenjans
