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Akihiro Woodworks

A woodworker based in Kagoshima, Japan.
Their wide-ranging activities include custom-made furniture, original products, and interor designing.
The drying period of the wood used for materials varies depending on the thickness and species, but it takes 3 to 5 years until it's dry enough for carving. Although nowadays it's possible to obtain high-quality lumber from all over the world, they create products by learning about the cycles of forests around the neighborhood, and pursuing shapes that suit the character of the lumber they use.

Artist : Taku AKIHIRO

Sculptor, Painter, Designer 

Taku AKIHIRO creates sculptures with a unique perspective on familiar objects, emerging from a local-based approach. In recent years, he has been expanding the capabilities of his "migaku - polish" idea by presenting works in different mediums other than wood, such as paintings, stone, metal, and other materials. For him, creating sculptures is an act of looking back at his foundation, stimulating his five senses, and adding color to daily life.