Taiga Oku's glass creations are born from heat exceeding 1300℃.

He constantly rotates the rod to prevent the honey-like molten glass from dripping, shaping it swiftly with minimal movements before it cools and solidifies.

The forms created from this continuous rotation and speed are as cool and crisp as "water" 透かす「水」 lit by early summer light, possessing a dignified presence.

"Items for daily use. Items you want to keep by your side. Simple and beautiful items."
These are the sentiments that drive Oku's creative process.

Oku's works showcase the beautiful colors of the glass itself, shimmering in rainbow hues when light passes through them.
Though delicate in form, they possess a pleasant thickness and weight, making them beautiful additions that blend into everyday life.


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奥 泰我 / Taiga Oku

1986 Born in Kagawa Prefecture
2009 Graduated from Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts, Faculty of Art
2010 Joined Kurokabe Co., Ltd., Chief of Blow Studio
2022 Established his own studio in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture and became independent

@taiga_oku | #奥泰我

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Okutake Goblet, diamond shape B

Okutake Goblet, diamond shape B

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These are works by Taiga Oku, a glass artist working in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture.

His beautiful, transparent pieces, through which light passes, are created through blow work (blown glass).
His vessels, meticulously crafted with a focus on what constitutes beautiful form, are truly "dignified" and possess a presence that enhances any space they occupy.

"Things I use every day. Things I want to keep by my side. Simple and beautiful things."
Mr. Oku creates his works with these sentiments in mind.

Mr. Oku's works feature beautiful glass colors that shine with rainbow hues when light passes through them.
Although they have delicate forms, they also have a moderate thickness and weight, making them beautiful additions that blend into everyday life.

■ Size: Diameter 65mm × Height 145mm
■ Weight: Approx. 135g
■ Material: Glass
■ Texture: Smooth / Transparent
■ Microwave: × / Dishwasher: × / Oven: ×


Born in Kagawa Prefecture in 1986
2009 Graduated from Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts, Faculty of Arts
2010 Joined Kurokabe Co., Ltd. as Chief of Blow Studio
2019 Joined Rie Glass Garden
2022 Established his own studio in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, becoming independent

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