Ayako Hayashi, a ceramic artist based in Kamakura

Hello.
My name is Mabuchi Fumika.

This time we will introduce 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 in, and our families have become good friends ever since.
By the way, her husband Tomason is also active in a very local unit called "Ogawa Kota & Tomason," which composes songs based on Kamakura and the Enoshima Electric Railway, so some of you may already know him.

Ayako runs her atelier, "At Home Works," in Kamakura. Located in a renovated old house along the Enoshima Electric Railway, "At Home Works" is where she not only works on her regular projects, 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 just as the name suggests, it's very homey.
I love the view of the kiln through the glass window.
I have fond memories of the last time I visited, sitting on the veranda opposite the kiln and chatting with everyone about trivial things.

The dishes that Ayako makes are all very warm and seem to embody her own personality, and just serving ordinary sweets or meals in such dishes can make them feel a little more special.

I also find myself being a little more careful than usual when washing dishes or putting them away in the cupboard.

It's great how just changing the tableware can make everyday moments 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 held at department stores across the country, so be sure to stop by if an exhibition is held near you.

Scenes from the solo exhibition

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(Photo courtesy of At Home Works)