He is currently researching and creating works using glass. Using the knowledge he gains during the production process, he focuses on the unique texture and formability of glass, and explores the techniques of creation and their possible applications.
Natsuki Katsukawa
KATSUKAWA Natsuki
Affiliation / Job title:Art/Assistant Professor
Areas of study:Crafts
Bachelor of Science:PhD (Art)
Laboratory:Arts Building B132
Field of Study
Glass sculpture
Resesarch topics
Research into the use of glass for artistic expression
Main works
Plant specimens
40cm x 45cm x 45cm(HxWxD), glass, 2022
Diverse
140cm x 120cm x 120cm(HxWxD), 15cm x 100cm x 15cm(HxWxD), glass material, epoxy resin, 2021
Fascination with Magnification IV
60cm x 55cm x 28cm(HxWxD), glass, 2018
Microworld Species
23cm x 34cm x 34cm(HxWxD), glass, 2018
Microworld Species
30cm x 120cm x 100cm(HxWxD), glass, 2016
Major awards
2014 Newcomer Award (Osaka Crafts Exhibition 2014)
2014 Excellence Award (22nd Kinki University Faculty of Literature, Department of Art, Department of Plastic Arts Graduation Exhibition)
2016 Taito Ward Mayor's Encouragement Award (64th Tokyo University of the Arts Graduation and Completion Works Exhibition)
2016 Harada Award (64th Tokyo University of the Arts Graduation and Completion Works Exhibition)
2016 First Prize (Stanislav Libensky Award 2016)
2018 Grand Prize (7th Contemporary Glass Exhibition in Sanyo Onoda)
2018 NORTH LANDS CREATIVE Award (Glass Educational Institution Exhibition: Current Glass Expressions)
2018 Ropex International Award (14th Japanese Glass Exhibition)
2020 Mayor's Award (8th Contemporary Glass Exhibition in Sanyo Onoda)
2020 Grand Prize (ART MEETS ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION 2020)
2021 Nomura Art Award (Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts Doctoral Examination Exhibition 2021)
Biography
April 2025-present: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Art and Design, University of Tsukuba
April 2021-March 04 Part-time lecturer at Kindai University, Faculty of Literature, Department of Arts
