Another encounter with Kanazawa artist in NYC

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田聡美さんの個展に伺いました。ヴィンテージのレースをモチーフにしたとても素敵な作品ばかり、創作方法もユニークです。おっとりとした人柄も魅力的な方でした。

Visited Satomi Den's glass art show on Broadway, I was fortunate to have a conversation with the artist about the inspiration, craftsmanship and Kanazawa where she is from. Very charming person, too!

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