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He is a Japanese ceramic artist based in Kyoto, known for his large-scale ceramic sculptures that blend ancient pottery techniques with modern aesthetics.
It is his signature body of work that reimagines the ancient Jomon period pottery style through a contemporary lens, often incorporating Manga-influenced forms.
His practice is deeply rooted in the Japanese concept of "Ma," which refers to the space and silence between objects/events, emphasizing how his sculptures influence the space they inhabit.
Having studied in both Kanazawa (Japan) and Clemson (USA), his work merges the technical discipline of Japanese craft with the freedom of American abstract expressionism.
Iwamura primarily uses the coil-building technique, layering clay to create organic, rhythmic lines that emphasize the process of making.
He draws inspiration from Anime and Manga characters (like Doraemon), using these familiar, soft shapes to make ancient ceramic traditions feel accessible and relatable to modern viewers.
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