Hara Nao [Japan]

Since being a guest artist at Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park Residency in 2017, has participated as an invited artist in residency program across Asia, such as Hong Kong, China, and South Korea, creating works and donating pieces.
Hold a Solo Exhibition and a Group Exhibitions several time a year in Japan.

Artist statement
Drawing inspirations from a wide variety of traditional elements from Japan and overseas, I creates contemporary ceramic designs influenced by everyday life. My interest in the mythological stories began from my teens when I explored the roots of ceramics as part of my quest to transcend the conventional notions of traditional crafts. By stylizing patterns and dragons from traditional crafts, I emphasizes the motifs within these designs, bringing mythological narratives into relief. In my porcelain pieces painted in blue colors, delicate paintings and charming motifs show humor with a touch of darkness.