AKIKO HANAZAKI | ‘Green Buff Plate’ | Glazed Stoneware Tigers eye against the fascinating tropical backdrop

against the fascinating tropical backdrop of familiar

Tamika’s work shot to prominence in 2018 as one of the finalists for the prestigious 2018 ‘Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards’ (NATSIAA)

The traditional rainforest shields incorporate bold designs which are truly unique

Cyclone Larry destroyed many farms and banana crops and a lot of farmers lost their livelihoods

The last family groups to came out so their children could get an education

AKIKO HANAZAKI | ‘Green Buff Plate’ | Glazed Stoneware Tigers eye against the fascinating tropical backdropAkiko Hanazaki was born in Japan and is now based in Cairns. Her ceramics style is influenced by various eras of Japanese pottery, and also by her Grandmother an accomplished potter back in Japan. Experimentation and innovation are key to Akikos practice and no two pieces are ever the same. Using a variety of styles and materials, Akiko is able to create a new contemporary aesthetic. AKIKO HANAZAKI Green Buff Plate Glazed Stoneware