Akie Haga

In her final year of her glass art training at Canberra School of Art, Australian National University, Akie Haga started focusing on flameworking glass, creating works that are extremely intricate and delicate. Since graduating in 2004, Akie has continued to explore and expand her flameworking practice.

Akie was born in Japan, a country with a strong culture and aesthetic. In her early 20s she left Japan, travelling extensively until finally settling in Australia. Through her discovery of different cultures, languages, and colours in city and nature, she has been developing her visual language and continues to do so. Her Japaneseness is still at the core of her creative process in valuing fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. Akie perceives her visual language as the fruit of the cross pollination of the first and second chapters of her life.

Koitoya

Hiroshi Yamaguchi, a trained cabinet maker from Japan and owner of Koitoya in Fyshwick, ACT, will be showcasing small production lines of plates, lunch boxes, trays, and stools, all created using traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and aesthetics. Together with glass artist Akie Haga, they will present an exhibit that highlights Japanese craftsmanship, featuring both their individual works and some collaborative pieces.