Minori Takagi
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The Avenue Gallery 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1G3
Minori Takagi, "Chain necklace," 2020
handmade frosted and polished glass links, 20" length
Minori Takagi first came across Japanese glass beads (called Tombodama) at a local gallery in her hometown of Shizuoka, Japan in 1997. She was so impressed by their subtle colour and delicate design that she immediately took her first bead-making class at a local studio. Using colourful Japanese glass rods (called Satake), she learned the basics of Tombodama. Working with Satake glass, she continues to create her own unique style of stunning jewellery. Minori lives and works in Vancouver, BC.