Life isn’t always bright, but there are still moments of light. If you can catch even one of them, you can carry it with you. I hope my boxes can hold that kind of moment.

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I create glass boxes that feature intricate designs inspired by nature and are intended to hold precious items. I believe that something ‘precious’ is something that embraces temporality and holds hope for the future: a ring, a stone, a leaf, or even the air—something whose value is not determined by others but which reflects a person’s life. Thus, my glass boxes are titled ‘ときの箱 (Toki no Hako) - The Box of Time.’ Created using a kiln casting technique followed by a long process of coldworking, carving and molding, and sandblasting, I hope that my ‘boxes of time’ will enrich the lives of those who use them and help them reconsider things we tend to forget.