10 years in NYC.
It brings back memories of where I was and what I was looking for.
I was just trying everything in any way possible to reflect who I am — or who I might be.
Through all the trials and errors, I’d like to recognize that I’m in a more confident place now, with a sense of belonging, roots, and enjoyment🌼
I am forever thankful to the people in NY, studio, my friends for always listening to me and letting me feel like I belong in your heart 💞
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NYCに来て今年で10年を迎える。
あの頃の自分は何を求めていたのかを思い出す。
とにかくできることを手当たり次第に試して、自分が何者なのか、何者になれるのかを模索していた。
数え切れない試行錯誤を経て、今の自分は少し自信を持てるようになったと感じています。帰る場所があり、自分のルーツがあり、そしてなにより、楽しめている🌼
NYの皆さん、スタジオ、そしてお友達、いつも話を聞いてくれて、心の中に居場所を作ってくれて、無限の感謝でいっぱいです！ありがとう💞
Large plate with assembled Moji 😁
So excited from the result and looking to make more!
April 2026
#nycceramics #ceramics #ceramicart #japaneseceramic #clay
Trace of history and following its process always teach me something new!
My recent study goes from ceramics to textiles to paper cutting patterns - coming from Japan or from all over the world history!🛕🛖🗿🏯🗽📡
I just love how ceramics can carry so much story and functions connected to our lives.
I’m excited to discuss this too at my handbuilding class at @loftceramicstudio starting May 15 (every Wednesday 6:30-9pm)😉
Sign up before it’s sells out!
#nyc #nycart #workshopnyc #ceramicstudio #miwaneishi
Toki-No-Wa: Harmony of Time -
This show marked a significant moment in my life. As I was creating this body of work, I was also preparing for my wedding in Japan !
After 8 years of exploring my Moji series, l’ve expanded my skills, delved deeper into glazing, and examined the intersection of crafts/art and tradition. I’m grateful to have shared the space with Toshiko Takaezu’s pieces, made possible by Lucy’s (@lliuart ) curatorial vision at @uffnerliu .
I appreciate everyone who contributed to this show’s success. Thank you to Alejandro (@alejassanstudio ) for the video content, Fred (@fredvoon ) for the feature in The AMP magazine (@aaartsalliance ), and Joe (@joetokumasufield ) for the artist talk that helped me find my voice.
Thanks to everyone (from CBC, SSNYC, and Noguchi Museum staff) who spent the time to connect with the pieces or brought one home.
I’m taking a moment to reflect and plan my next artistic journey..💫
Until next time, love to you all💗
Thank you everybody for so many likes and follows throughout this exhibition at @uffnerliu ! It is so inspiring to see many people’s passion for ceramic journeys!✨
The history of ceramic travels with human, it literally is a vessel of life that repeats moving, settling, merging all around the world. I believe that as long as we keep our hands & heart close to the earth, we can all speak with peace and appreciate the nature of coexistence & harmony 🌏💗
Artwork:
雷⚡︎Lightening
13 x 10 x 3 1/2 inch
Currently on view at @uffnerliu
(Available)
Studio photo by @bryananton
🔗Artist talk video has been updated on my bio!
I'm often asked if each sculpture originates from a specific letter. My answer is both yes and no. The series of work begun with writing, informed by the art of calligraphy, where meaning, gesture, and time are intertwined.
As the work develops, the forms decompose and combine, occasionally drifting away from any identifiable letter.
What remains is the gesture — a trace of cultural memory.
Sculpture :Toride “Fort”, 2025
ceramic, glaze 19 x 14 x 4 in
(48.3 x 35.6 X 10.2 cm)
On view at @uffnerliu
Exhibition Toki-No-Wa ; Harmony of Time
Through March 7 2026
Photograph by @bryananton
Created at @sculpturespacenyc
Toki - No - Wa ; Harmony of Time
My solo exhibition at @uffnerliu opened last Friday.
It's a privilege to showcase my work alongside the remarkable pieces of Toshiko Takaezu.
Although we never met, her impact on me has been significant, from my early days at Kent State in 2013 to the Noguchi museum's retrospective in 2024.
I believe still have a LONG way to develop my path, but I'm thankful for the chance to share our both passion for clay and connect across time!🙏🏼
Thank you all for the tremendous support and thank you @lliuart for curating such special exhibition!!
Moth
6 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 3 inches
Evolving forms from brush strokes➰🦋
Solo exhibition
“Toki-no-wa: Harmony of Time” at @uffnerliu
From January 16 through March 7, 2026
Opening reception: Jan 16 Friday 6-8pm
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#ceramic #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #miwaneishi
Happy New Year 2026✨✨
To celebrate the new year,
I'm sharing "Horse" (10 x 10 x 3"),
a piece that represents my zodiac sign this year. 🐎 “馬”
After a wild 2025, I'm so excited to kick off the year with my solo exhibition at @uffnerliu on January 16th (through March 7th)!
More pieces to come 😊💛
Thank you @bryananton for the photography!!
