Chiaki Asanuma
Short Bio
Chiaki bridges traditional blown-glass techniques with a refined, contemplative finishing process that includes engraving, grinding, and polishing.Her forms are often inspired by classical, turned silhouettes, but her attention lies in what happens within and through the glass. She works both from her studio in Munich and in collaboration with historic glass workshops in the Bavarian Forest and Nuremberg, continuing to explore the full material language of glass—from its molten beginnings to its cooled, crystalline stillness.
"The glass becomes a dynamic work of art, constantly in dialogue with its surroundings."
— Chiaki Asanuma
Chiaki’s glass works invite quiet observation. As light moves across the surface, each piece shifts—catching, diffusing, and refracting with subtle complexity. Rather than static objects, they behave like lenses: revealing their depth through shadow, motion, and reflection. Whether placed in a tea setting or a contemplative space, her vessels hold presence without imposing—always in conversation with their surroundings, always slightly transformed by the viewer’s gaze.
Our gallery, studio, and tea space are a hub for experiencing and sharing the art of ceramics and tea.
Similar to the concept of “Utsuwa-galleries” in Japan, we are holding monthly exhibitions of unique ceramicists from Japan, China and Europe.
We also regularly hosting Workshops and Tea Experiences.