Studio Visit - Mayu Ueda
During my two-month ceramic residency at @air_sccp in Shigaraki, I met Mayu-san, one of the current resident ceramic artists. We spent many lovely days together in the studio; sharing meals, stories, and laughter. Mayu-san is such a kind, caring, and gentle soul, I feel so grateful our paths crossed in Shigaraki.
During the residency, she created her public ceramic artwork ‘Daikon’ (2025), now presented at @rokkomeetsart @rokkomorinone as part of Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2025 Beyond, on view until the end of 2027.
Photographs by @_designani - post via instagram @nani.visit
Mayu Ueda
(B. Japan, living in Kobe, Japan)
Born in Kobe, Japan, Mayu Ueda creates ceramic works inspired by the harmony between nature, emotion, and material. A graduate of Osaka University of Arts (MFA in Ceramics, 2000), she explores organic forms and subtle colours that express a quiet dialogue between earth and feeling. Her studio, @mayustudio4, is located in Kobe, surrounded by nature, where she also lovingly grows vegetables and continues to develop her series “A Garden of Feelings” and “A Lump of Feelings.” She teaches ceramics and shares her passion for clay with the local community.
Photographed by Nani P - post via instagram @nani.visit
