TAMURA Yuuki
Introduction of Artist
TAMURA Yuuki is the fifth-generation owner of an Owari shippo pottery studio, established in 1883. She studied design at Musashino Art University and has worked as a live artist creating cloisonné. In 2015, she launched her own brand and has since received several awards, including recognition at the National Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Her work reflects the changing seasons and emotions.
Message
Improving skills is a given, creating beautiful things is a matter of course. In today's world, "diversity" is emphasized, and the awareness to see things from various angles has increased. However, the foundation lies in the accumulation of human effort and thoughts. My family has inherited skills since 1883. Not only have we continued for a long time, but we have also embraced challenges. I take pride in our traditional crafts, aspirations, and passion, aiming to defend, innovate, and create a new future.
Works
Profile
Artist name
TAMURA Yuuki
Company name
TAMURA SHIPPO Cloisonné Enamel
Activity area
Shippo Town, Ama City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
2007
Created Goldfish Cloisonné Vase while in school and received acclaim.
2008
COTTON Cloisonné Vase selected for the Japan Cloisonné Artists Association Exhibition.
Began live performance activities while attending university and released multiple CDs.
Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Design, Musashino Art University.
2015
Ebi Fry Cloisonné Kanzashi (Hairpin) received the JAPAN POPCULTURE AWARD.
2017
Phoenix Cloisonné Vase selected for the Japan Cloisonné Artists Association Exhibition.
2018
Vein Pattern Cloisonné Deformed Frame received the Chairman’s Award of the Ama City Board of Education, Aichi Prefecture, at the New Cloisonné Exhibition.
2019
Received the Best Businesswoman Award at the BeautyJapan Contest Tokyo Tournament.
Received the Grand Prix at the BeautyJapan Contest Japan Tournament.
2020
Held solo exhibition Yuuki Tamura Cutting-Edge at Matsuzakaya Nagoya Main Store.
2021
Cloisonné Horn Speaker – Streamline – selected for the National Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
Received a Special Award as a member of the artisan collective Rinku at the Japan Japanese Culture Grand Prix.
2022
Peacock Pattern Cloisonné Gemstone Box selected for the National Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
2023
Selected for the MUFG Craft Project Exhibition For a Sustainable Future – Tradition and Innovation of Crafts.
Michiru Cloisonné Natsume (Tea Caddy) received the Speaker’s Award at the Ama City Cloisonné New Works Exhibition.
2024
Held Tamura Shippo Craft Exhibition at the World Doll Museum.
Sparrow No.13 selected for the Takaoka Craft Competition.
Cloisonné Vase Prizm Shift selected for the Japan Cloisonné Artists Association Exhibition.
2025
A Cup of Art Blooming on an Obi – Obi Ornament with Japanese Painting and Cloisonné received the Excellence Award at the Japan Japanese Culture Grand Prix.
Cloisonné Vase – Plum Blossoms and Bush Warbler selected for the Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition.