Takeshi Sano

For Takeshi Sano the process is the concept, an act of creation he defines as a “collaboration” between himself and the accidental elements of glass that occur in the hot shop. He seeks to free each piece from the restrictions of technique so that it can “grow by itself”, to express the movement of growth with its form. In its final stage, the subtle carving of the cooled surface achieves a matte finish that further allows the viewer to savor the formal elements rather than be diverted by the glitter and shine of glass. His work moves from organic forms to more geometric where hot and cold techniques intermingle.

He returned to his native Japan from Australia, where he studied at the Canberra School of Art, and in 1998 established a studio in Toyama that he shares with his wife, artist Youko Sano. He exhibits primarily throughout Japan, participating in the glass and craft competitions where he has won numerous awards.