Keisuke Okazaki, a ceramic artist residing in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, lives in the midst of the city's tourism hub while also surrounded by the tranquility of nature. Working from his traditional Japanese home adorned with shoji doors and tatami matting, he draws inspiration from the mountainous landscape and its rugged textures.

This influence is evident in his unique approach to coloring, skillfully mimicking the deep and textural qualities of stone. Okazaki's work beautifully balances contemporary aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship, a synthesis that we proudly present and showcase beyond Japan at OEN.