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, the 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 a member of a very local unit called "Ogawa Kota & Tomason," which writes songs based on Kamakura and the Enoshima Electric Railway, so some of you may already know them.
Ayako runs her own studio, "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 it feels as homey as its name suggests.
My favorite thing is the view of the kilns outside the glass window.
I have fond memories of when I visited previously, sitting on the veranda opposite the kiln and chatting away about trivial things.
The dishes that Ayako makes are all very warm and inviting, as if they are a direct reflection of her personality; just serving ordinary sweets or meals in such dishes can make them feel a little more special.
Also, I 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 dishes you use can make your everyday time more fulfilling.
Ayako's works can be seen and purchased not only at her atelier but also at solo exhibitions held in various locations and at events in department stores around the country, so be sure to stop by if an exhibition is held in your area.
Scenes from the exhibition
Please check our website and social media for information on upcoming exhibits.
We also hold monthly workshops in our atelier, so please come and join us.
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