Mariko Sumioka

Mariko is fascinated by traditional Japanese architecture; the materials, colours, linear forms, shapes and spaces. She is not only inspired visually but also theoretically as she researched the cultural traditions of those living and working within Japanese buildings; how humans interact with the architecture. Enamelling allows Mariko to explore both this abstract inspiration and the natural materials and textures which are found in Japanese architecture. 

Mariko has just completed an artist in residence at Edinburgh College of Art after receiving a First class BA(Hons) in Jewellery & Silversmithing, the previous year also from Edinburgh College of Art. She has now just moved to London to join Cockpit Arts. We look forward to seeing the new work she makes there.