The Glass Studio Ltd.

http://glassstudio-otaru.com/

President Chiyoji Asahara
Address 2-16-16, Mogami, Otaru, Hokkaido
Tel 0134-33-9390
Fax 0134-33-9391
E-mail ciyogla@sea.plala.or.jp

An Introduction to the Atelier

Each of our handcrafted works of art are made in Otaru. Here, surrounded by the atmosphere of the local handmade glass studios, the overwhelming beauty of Hokkaido, the history and the warmth of the people and the hotsprings, the expanse of blue that begins at Ishikari Bay an extends out into the oceans of the world, we make unique gifts of the heart. We invite you to visit us here in the heart of Otaru, under the clear skies of this northernmost island in Japan, where the clean fresh air and the blue waters beckon and the four distinct seasons bring life and change to all of us.

An introduction to our Artisan

Chiyoji Asahara


〈Brief history〉

1971 Taught art and craft at Osaka Art University
1976 Invited to Hot Glass in London, England
1979 Established Glass Studio in Otaru, Hokkaido
1981 Invited to exhibit his works at both Tokyo National Contemporary Art Museum (Contemporary Beautiful Glass Exhibition) and Kyoto National Contemporary Art Museum (Contemporary Beautiful Glass Exhibition)
1988 Sent works to the San Paulo Art Museum in Brazil
1989
〜1990		 Fujinoki tumulus Period Exhibition
1993 93 Beer Glass of The Year, Germany.
Beer Glass Silver Prize
1994 Appointed Chief Director of the Japan Glass Art Society
Present Beer Mug Design Contest Judgement Committee Director
Japan Glass Art Society President

The Glass Studio Ltd. work introduction

Otaru Bay　(Medium sized container)

Otaru Bay　(Medium sized container)

Completed in: 2005
Size: Height 90mm x Width 180mm
Selling Price in Japan: 5,250 Yen
This fine example of master craftsmanship captures the blue of Otaru bay and the feel of the ocean that surrounds this northern island.
Otaru Bay　(Glass)

Otaru Bay　(Glass)

Completed in: 2005
Size: Height 105mm x Width 87mm
Selling Price in Japan: 2,625 Yen each
This fine example of master craftsmanship captures the blue of Otaru bay and the feel of the ocean that surrounds this northern island.
Beer Mug, Otaru Yuki Akari (The Brightness of Snow - Otaru)

Otaru Yuki Akari
(Beer Mug)

Completed in: 2000
Size: Height 130mm x Width 80mm
Selling Price in Japan: 3,675 Yen
The beauty of winter in Otaru, the splendor of the snow covered shops and streets and the feel of the city, the romance of the canal, the streetlights and the nearby ocean are captured in these delicate flower vases.
Small Flower Vase, Otaru Yuki Akari (The Brightness of Snow - Otaru)

Otaru Yuki Akari
(Small Flower Vase)

Completed in: 2000
Size: Height 180mm x Width 120mm
Selling Price in Japan: 3,150 Yen
The beauty of winter in Otaru, the splendor of the snow covered shops and streets and the feel of the city, the romance of the canal, the streetlights and the nearby ocean are captured in these delicate flower vases.
Clown Series　Flower Vase A

Clown Series　Flower Vase A

Completed in: 1995
Size: Height 200mm x Width 70mm
Selling Price in Japan: 4,725 Yen each
This series was created to help those who have suffered and lost through earthquakes. To put a smile back on their faces was the reason behind these series.
Clown Series　Glass C

Clown Series　Glass C

Completed in: 1995
Size: Height 100mm x Width 80mm
Selling Price in Japan: 2,730 Yen each
This series was created to help those who have suffered and lost through earthquakes. To put a smile back on their faces was the raison d'etre behind these series.