Yuuki Tamura
Based in Shippo, Ama City, Aichi Prefecture. Yuuki is the fifth generation of Tamura Shippo, creating jewellery, accessories, and artwork using cloisonné techniques.
Shippo-yaki is a beautiful form of jewellery and decoration whose techniques were passed down as early as the end of the Kofun period. It is an art and craft in which patterns are created using a glassy glaze on a base of copper or silver and then fired at high temperatures.
Tamura Shippo has been in business for generations since 1883.
Tamura Shippo
Shippo-yaki Cloisonné Crafts
Works
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"Shining Sun Palace: Part 1"
Cloisonné circular pendant necklace.
This product was created in collaboration with the group exhibition "Genji: Tale of Genji Picture Scroll" held at the Tokugawa Art Museum. It is inspired by Fujitsubo no Miya.
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"Cherry Blossoms and Red"
Cloisonné circular pendant necklace.
A one-of-a-kind necklace crafted from cloisonné enamel, with traditional techniques and sophisticated beauty at your chest.
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"Hagi and Moon"
Cloisonne bonbonnière jewellery box.
This piece has a soft texture and features a fantastical depiction of bush clover and the moon. The inside of the lid is also decorated with a design.
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"Purple and Yellow Leaves"
Cloisonné teardrop pendant necklace.
A beautiful design in purple and yellow that looks like flowers are blooming.
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"La Fleur: Navy"
Cloisonné teardrop pendant necklace.
The deep navy blue of the necklace is reminiscent of the night sky, and the floral pattern drawn with silver wire sparkles quietly. It is an elegant necklace that makes you lose track of time.
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"Light at the end of the Tunnel"
Cloisonné teardrop pendant necklace.
A necklace made of cloisonné depicting a scene of willows and flowers blooming in the darkness.
Blooming flowers in a deep red. This design was created with the hope of a beautiful future, as if light shines at the end of difficulties.
Yuuki Tamura
Biography
Born in Shippo-cho, Ama City, Aichi Prefecture in 1986. The fifth generation of Tamura Shippo Crafts.
Entered Musashino Art University and moved to Tokyo. Upon entering university, she joined an entertainment agency and continued to perform in 200 live shows per year for nearly 10 years. (She is currently a freelancer, performing in about 3 live shows per year.)
While studying architecture at the Faculty of Art and Design, she was also involved in a wide range of activities, including cloisonné production and CD releases. After graduating, she continued to produce cloisonné while also gaining experience in other industries to broaden her knowledge and experience, including web design, hotel management company administration, stage production, and event production.
In 2012, she began studying under Takeya Tamura, the fourth generation master of Tamura Shippo Crafts. In 2015, she launched her own cloisonné jewelry brand, won an award at a public exhibition, created cloisonné hair accessories and costumes for artists, and held her solo exhibition "Cutting-Edge" in 2020. She continues to take on challenges, from presenting her works to collaborations and giving lectures, and is committed to being a pioneer.
Shippo is described as "like a jewel." I would be happy if my work could convey the changing of the seasons and the colorful emotions of each moment.
History
2007:
Her study piece "Goldfish Shippo Vase" created while she was a student was well received.
2008:
"COTTON Cloisonné Vase" selected for the Japan Enamel Artists Association Exhibition
She began her musical career while still a student, releasing various CDs and getting into the Oricon charts.
Graduated from Musashino Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Architecture.
2012:
Studied under Tamura Takeya, the fourth generation master of Tamura Shippo Crafts
2015:
"Fried Shrimp Shippo Hair Clip" won the JAPAN POPCLUTURE AWARD
2016:
Launched the cloisonné jewelry brand "SHIPPO JEWELRY -TAMURAWHITE-"
2017:
"Phoenix Cloisonné Vase" selected for the Japan Enamel Artists Association Exhibition
Crowdfunding reached 163% of goal, producing a video to promote cloisonné ware
2018:
Received the Ama City Board of Education Superintendent's Award in Aichi Prefecture for "Leaf Vein Design Cloisonné Modified Frame" at the Cloisonné New Works Exhibition
2019:
Received the "Best Business Woman Award" at the BeautyJapan Contest Tokyo Tournament
Awarded "Grand Champion" at the BeautyJapan Contest Japan Tournament
Exhibited cloisonné works at A Bridge to Japanese Art (London)
Tokugawa Art Museum "Nine Shining Flowers" - A collaborative exhibition of Tale of Genji picture scrolls (group exhibition)
2020:
Tokugawa Art Museum "Nine Dignified and Gorgeous Dolls" collaborative exhibition with Tale of Genji picture scrolls (group exhibition)
Solo exhibition "Tamura Yuuki cutting-edge" held at Nagoya Matsuzakaya Main Store
2021:
"Shippo Horn Speaker -Streamline-" was selected for the National Traditional Crafts Exhibition and exhibited at the National Museum of Art.
Exhibited works at "24molos" at Terrada Warehouse Gallery WHAT CAFE
Artisan group "Rinkyu" receives special award at the Japan Cultural Grand Prix
Exhibited at the Japan Culture Grand Prix Excellent Works Exhibition at Coredo Muromachi 3
Exhibited works at the Shippo-cho Shippo-yaki New Works Exhibition at Ama City Shippo-yaki Art Village
2022:
"Peacock Design Cloisonné Jewelry Box" was selected for the National Traditional Crafts Exhibition and exhibited at the National Museum of Art.
Held the exhibition "Hikarisaku: Light of the Future for Traditional Crafts" (group exhibition)
2023:
Her work was selected for the MUFG Craft Project "For a Sustainable Future - Craft Tradition and Innovation" exhibition, and her winning work was exhibited at Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), traveling to Kyoto, Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York.
Exhibited at the Shippo Town Shippo Yaki New Works Exhibition, and "Filled Shippo Natsume" won the Chairman of the Assembly Award.
Created the poster visual for the Disney & Pixar movie "My Elements"