福岡県飯塚市にて手吹き硝子を制作される、横山秀樹さんの展覧会を開催いたします。横山さんは倉敷硝子の創始者・小谷眞三さんに師事し、自身の感覚を頼りに硝子作りを覚えられてきました。横山さんの窯には温度計がなく、その日の気温や窯の状態を見ながら制作を行っています。作りたいものにガラスを合わせるのではなく、ガラスに合わせて作品を作る。効率的とは言えませんが、だからこそ生まれる個性豊かで魅力あふれる作品が並びます。どうぞご高覧下さい。

We are pleased to announce an exhibition by Hideki Yokoyama, a glassblowing artist based in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture. He studied under Shinzo Kodani, the founder of Kurashiki Glass, and mastered the glassmaking technique through his own perception. Instead of controlling the kiln temperature, he uses a kiln without any temperature measurement sensor, and to work depends on the air temperature and operating conditions of the kiln. He is not willing to put his idea in the first place, and always creates works based on the characteristics of glass. It might not be considered to be an effective working method but it’s the perfect way to create unique and charming work.
We are looking forward to your visit.