Takumi Sato佐藤琢実
1974- 10th Generation of Seikodo
In 1735, the first generation Kihachi founded the iron casting business of Seikodo, a workshop specializing in tea ceremony kettles and iron kettles since the Edo period. Takumi is the 10th generation of Seikodo. While inheriting the techniques of ancestors, he expresses them in his works using the wax mold technique, also produces works using gold and silver inlay techniques.
Profile
PROFILE
| 1974 | Born in Yamagata City as the first son of his father Ouko (now the 9th Seiko) |
| 1997 | After studying in the U.S., he graduated from Tohoku University of Art & Design as a sculptor and entered the family business. He received technical training from his father and began to create his own works. He has held solo exhibitions, duo exhibitions and father and son exhibitions in various locations. |
Awards
AWARDS
Successive generations of Seikodo won awards at the Belgium World Exposition, Paris World Exposition, and American World Exposition.