{"title":"Akihiko Sugita","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Tokyo in 1978 into a family of lacquerware merchants, Akihiko Sugita grew up close to the tradition of Japanese lacquer. After studying philosophy and art history and pursuing an early career in acting, he turned to lacquerware, training under Akito Akagi, a leading figure in contemporary Wajima-nuri.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow based in Kanazawa, Sugita creates vessels and objects that bring traditional lacquer techniques into a contemporary context. Working with urushi, a natural lacquer derived from the sap of the Japanese lacquer tree, he builds layered surfaces with a distinctive patina and depth. His restrained forms reveal subtle tonal variations, while the lacquer itself continues to change through time and use, gradually revealing the layers beneath its surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.aarticles.co\/collections\/akihiko-sugita.oembed","provider":"aarticles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}