Yuki Hayama
葉山有樹
Yuki Hayama 1961-
Yuki Hayama was born in saga prefecture.
In 1975, studied at the potter in arita of saga prefecture.
In 1985, opened the “Yuki Hayama Kiln” in takeo city, saga prefecture.
In 1990, held the first solo exhibition at the ANA Hotel Fukuoka.
In 1991, held the “Yuki Hayama Exhibition, World of Minute Painting” at the Tokyo American Club.
Exhibited at the Uraku（Yurakucho Mullion）Main gallery.
In 1998, held the exhibition at the O・A・G Tokyo German Cultural Center.
In 2004, lectured “Transition of Pattern” at the Fukuoka International Forum.
In 2005, published the “Melody of Poetic Thoughts：A Collection of Yuki Hayama’s Works” by Shin Nippon Kyoiku Tosho.
In 2007, held the “A Pattern Odyssey YUKI HAYAMA Exhibition” at the Spiral Garden（Tokyo）.
Published the “A Pattern Odyssey 4.5 million year journey through pattern”.
Held the “Yuki Hayama Exhibition Ceramic Stories” at the Design Museum in Helsinki, Finland.
Created the work while staying at the Arabian Kiln Art Department of Iittala, Finland.
In 2008, Published the picture book “The Girl Who Became a Fish”.
Published the novel “Ripples of Myth – Glass and Sword -“.
Held the “150th Anniversary of Japan – France Friendship Exhibition” at the Yokohama Yamate Western Museum.
In 2009, Participated in German Optical Equipment Eschenbach Products.
In 2010, published literary book “Flying Dangobug”.
In 2012, published short story “Seed Collection”.
Rooted in solo exhibitions and sustained research into traditional motifs, the work transcends mere replication of inherited patterns. Each design is infused with a profound understanding of its original meaning and historical context, enriched by a distinctive personal sensibility. The unparalleled precision of detail—hailed as unprecedented—culminates in a breathtaking beauty that has earned acclaim not only in Japan but also abroad. Expanding beyond the realm of ceramics, the artist extends creative wings into picture books and novels, affirming a boundless artistic vision.
