KIM GLASS DESIGN

KIM GLASS DESIGN

This glass workshop is located on the seafront in Shukutsu, Otaru. The workshop pours its heart and soul into the glass melted at 1,300°C, creating meticulous pieces with the hope of bringing a smile to the faces of those who hold them in their hands. While young, the workshop's representative, Naoki Kimura, is one of the driving forces behind Otaru's new glass scene. Selected as a Hokkaido craftsman for the 2017 LEXUS NEW TAKUMI PROJECT, he takes on new challenges every day, such as reinterpreting "Otaru ware" through glass. His wide range of works range from simple, stripped-down everyday items to beautiful crafts featuring patterns that reflect the delicate sensibilities of the Japanese, as well as playful, uniquely shaped objects.