Miyu Kurihara

 

Born in Germany 1989,

raised in Germany and Japan

Lives and works in London

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Miyu Kurihara is a Japanese artist who makes hand-painted ceramics. She draws upon her heritage when creating her ceramics pieces; inspired by both Japanese kimono design and traditional Asian ceramics. All pieces are made by hand and individually drawn with intricate detail.

 

Having learned brush techniques and textile design in Japan and London, she incorporated these skills into her work and uses traditional blue and white porcelain craftmanship that originate in China and Japan.

 

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Education

2016   MA, Textile Design, Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London, London

 

2014   BA, Department of Product and Textile Design, Textile Design Course, Tama Art University, Tokyo

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Selected Exhibitions

2021   "Miniature Masterpieces" - The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh (Solo)

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2019   “London Design Fair 2019“, The Old Truman Brewery, London

            “Ceramic Art  London“, Central Saint Martin, London

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2018   “MIYU KURIHARA - Solo Exhibition“, Sway Gallery, London (Solo)

            “London Design Fair 2018“, The Old Truman Brewery, London

            “MIYU KURIHARA - Solo Exhibition in Tokyo“, Tokodo, Tokyo (Solo)

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2017   “Ceramics in the city“, Geffrye Museum, London

            “Tent London 2017“, The Old Truman Brewery, London

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2016   “Chelsea MA Summer Show“, Chelsea College of Arts, London

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2014   “ Tama Art University Graduation Exhibition”, Spiral Garden, Tokyo

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2013   “Philia! ”, KS Gallery Hrajuku, Tokyo

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2012   “ Meshiagare”, KS Gallery Harajuku, Tokyo

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Selected Works

2016   ecute Tachikawa, Tokyo

            - Selected 4 designs for the commercial facility in Tokyo

2014   Takara Tomy Arts, Tomy COMPANY Ltd. Tokyo

            - Selected a design as a wraping paper

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Public Collection

University of the Arts London

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