AKANENDO is a space where I share my work in clay. The name takes shape from my own and nendo, the Japanese word for clay.

What draws me to pottery is its endurance. As one of the oldest human crafts, it holds a continuity that I find deeply moving. Each piece is made by hand, carrying the trace of the process that shaped it, then living on in the hands of others through use, ritual, and time. Over time, an object can gather meaning of its own, sometimes lasting beyond a single lifetime.

Inspired by nature, texture, and the subtle beauty of objects meant to be lived with, I am drawn to forms that hold quiet resonance.

This is where I share that ongoing exploration.