Japan, B. 1972
Created in Kamakura, Japan, Toshihiko Iwata's works bring a quiet sense of depth and refinement to any space. Using traditional urushi lacquer techniques, linen, wood, pigments, and natural minerals, each piece is built through a patient process of layering. His works embrace the living, unpredictable nature of lacquer, while allowing subtle textures formed by plaster molds to guide the final expression. Rooted in an ancient Japanese craft yet distinctly contemporary, the work reveals the beauty that emerges through collaboration with natural materials.
