Ayako Hayashi, a ceramic artist based in Kamakura.

Hello.
My name is Fumika Mabuchi.

The artist we're introducing today is Ayako Hayashi, a ceramic artist based in Kamakura.

I met Ayako more than 10 years ago.
Her husband, musician Tomason, came to see a play I was performing in, and that's how our families became close friends.
Incidentally, her husband, Tomason, is also active in a very local unit called "Ogawa Kota & Tomason," which creates songs about Kamakura and the Enoden railway, so some of you may already know him.

Ayako runs her studio, "At Home Works," in Kamakura. Located in a renovated old house along the Enoden railway line, "At Home Works" is where she not only creates her artwork but also holds solo exhibitions and monthly workshops.
I haven't been there recently, but it's a bright space with sunlight streaming in through the glass windows, and it's just as homey as its name suggests.
I love the view of the kiln visible through that glass window.
I have fond memories of the time I spent there before, sitting on the veranda opposite the kiln and chatting about trivial things with everyone.

The pottery that Ayako makes is incredibly warm and inviting, as if it's a direct reflection of her personality. Just serving your usual sweets or meals in such dishes makes them feel a little more special.

And when I wash dishes or put them away in the cupboard, I tend to be a little more careful than usual.

It's nice how simply changing the tableware can make everyday moments feel more fulfilling.

Ayako's works can be seen and purchased not only at her studio but also at solo exhibitions held in various locations and at events in department stores nationwide, so please be sure to visit if there is one held near you.

Scenes from the solo exhibition

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(Photo courtesy of At Home Works)