In Good Company
- A growing artisan collective -
Meet the artists who shape Still, one practice at a time.
大森健司
Kenji Omori
With a background in architecture, it’s no surprise that Kenji incorporates refined and clean forms in his works.
His pieces are made from a blend of coarse black clay and finer iron-rich red clay. To preserve the original color and rustic feel of the clay, the outer surface of the vessels are left unglazed. That way, you would be able to feel the warmth and organic texture of the clay itself.
太田良子
Ryoko Ota
A glass artist based in Kyoto, Japan, who has been working with glass since the 1990s. She uses the kilnwork technique, placing glass beads in a plaster mold, fires and melts them in a furnace to form various shapes. This technique even allows her to draw lines and create different textures.
In a world where things overflow, she feels immense gratitude to those who appreciate what she creates because she holds close to her heart to only creates objects that she loves.
太田 一永
Kazunaga Ota
It all started with his fascination in leather bag making when he was in high school. He went on to pursue leather-making in Kobe, Italy and at manufacturers in Osaka.
He now crafts leather accessories in a small village in Hiroshima Prefecture, working with the leather of the wild deer and boar which have been culled due to ecosystem imbalances and damage to farmland. In Japan’s rural regions, over a million wild animals are culled annually, yet only a fraction of their hides are used.
Embracing their imperfections — scars and holes that speak to each creature’s story — he forges a deeper connection between nature and craft, honoring lives once lived by transforming discarded hides into functional works of art.
The leather is dyed with natural materials such as walnut and indigo leaves, adding another layer of richness and depth to each piece.
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Tosha Jagad
Tosha Jagad is a Mumbai-based ceramic artist who transitioned from a decade-long career in graphic design to working with clay. Her practice, shaped by a passion for hands-on material exploration and the technical nuances of ceramics, combines hand-building techniques like slab work and wheel throwing.
Drawing inspiration from everyday objects and observations gathered during her travels and daily life, she crafts small-scale sculptural works in clay. Given her background in design, her creative process often begins with two-dimensional explorations using sketches and illustrations which is then brought to life in a more tactile form with clay.