I love to create things, and even on my days off, I'm always doing something with my hands.
In particular, I love making things out of wood.
Each piece of wood has its own unique color, grain, and texture that make it special. Every time I touch it, I feel the life force of a being that has lived much longer than me.
I strive to bring out the best in each piece of wood by working with it every day and giving it shape and form. My goal is to create something that will be useful for a long time, no matter where it is used.
I want to propose things that are picturesque just by being there and that add color to daily life.
I shape each item by hand, carving and finishing it until I find a shape that is pleasing to me.
While not essential, I hope that these items can become a comforting presence nearby, bringing peace to those around them.
Fujitamari
2009 - Graduated from the Sculpture Course a Kanazawa
College of Art and Craft
2010 - Graduated from Agematsu Technical School
2010-2013 - Worked at a furniture workshop
2011 - Selected for the Takaoka Craft Competition
Selected for the Japan Craft Exhibition
2013 - Selected for the Takaoka Craft Competition
2014 - Established own studio in Ena, Gifu Prefecture
Participated in the Matsumoto Craft Fair ('16/'18)
2016 - Participated in Kouboukaranokaze
2018 - Moved studio to Yakage-cho, Okayama Prefecture
2021 - Opened a gallery called "Tokitoma" with a café and
the woodworking artist Fujitamari in Yakage-cho,
together with younger sister.
