AYUMI KODAMA

Cross Your Fingers

 

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What does crossing your fingers mean? I found the answer observing the stretch marks of slumped glass. I found it in the rust patterns of paper drying on metal wires. I heard it when the wires made a soft clanging sound. I felt it in the textures of sand captured by cast glass. I dreamed about it while thinking about a grandmother I miss. And I experienced it while fighting to breathe as my body gave out. I recorded the body memories and the edges. I unearthed artifacts from the kiln. I listened to the material and allowed it to guide me. I captured the moment I let go of control. I learned to let things simmer and let all the flavors come out. When someone told me to find my limits, I found them while crossing my fingers.

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Artifact Lamp

Artifact Lamp

 

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Artifact Lamp 7

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Artifact Lamp 3

Floor Chairs

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Floor Chairs

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Iyo Rug 1

Iyo Rug

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Iyo Rug 2

"Waste" Basket

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"Waste" Basket

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"Waste" Bakset 2

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"Waste" Basket 3

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