Seiichiro Inamine

NAHA, B. 1971

Seiichiro Inamine is the second generation master craftsman of the glasswork studio Ryukyu Inamine Glass in Okinawa, founded by his father Moriyoshi Inamine. Moriyoshi Inamine was a leading figure in Ryukyu glass art and a contemporary master craftsman, who developed a signature technique and style including the foamed glassware and vessels with soil textures. The form and colors of the glassware reflects the vivid and lush sceneries of Yomitan, Okinawa. Inamine continuously experiments with materials, both organic and inorganic, such as coral, sugar, charcoal, aluminum, etc. to push the possibilities of the colors and textures in creating foam glass.