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Hands in porcelain, heart between two cultures
Originally from Japan, Yuko Kuramatsu settled in the Poitiers region several years ago, where she found a new home, conducive to creativity.

Since childhood, she has cultivated a true passion for crafts. Her mother introduced her to the art of ceramics at a young age, taking her to discover pieces from different Japanese regions. From this curiosity grew a deep desire: not just to admire, but to create with her hands.

The real turning point came in 2012, when she met ceramicist Dany Souriau. This encounter marked the beginning of an artistic journey and her introduction to the world of clay. While training in Dany's studio, Yuko discovered the techniques of the craft, experimented with various techniques, and developed a passion for throwing, a practice that requires both rigor and sensitivity.

Gradually, she turned to a material that particularly appealed to her: porcelain. She became passionate about the technique of nerikomi, which involves combining different colored clays to create patterns within the mass. This delicate and complex technique echoes her Japanese roots and her taste for understated and delicate aesthetics.

Her inspirations found an echo in the work of artisans such as Eiji Murofushi and Mika Sato, whose careers she closely followed. In turn, she began creating porcelain pieces using this method, developing a personal style at the intersection of gesture and detail.

Through Dany Souriau, she also met ceramicist Florence Beudin Lesaint. A wonderful bond developed between the three women, who met regularly to share, experiment, and develop their shared practice.

Today, Yuko Kuramatsu builds a sensitive and refined universe, reflecting her journey, between Japan and France, between memory and creation. Rooted in her new environment while remaining faithful to her origins, she shapes a body of work that speaks simultaneously of transmission, transformation and silent beauty.