Akio Toyama 外山亜基雄

Akio Toyama is a Japanese ceramic artist known for his gentle forms, calm colors, and serene sense of balance. His work carries the understated elegance of traditional Japanese pottery while remaining warm, modern, and deeply personal.

Toyama's pieces often feature soft curves, muted glazes, and subtle textures - details that reveal themselves slowly with use. Whether it's a hand-thrown mug, a bowl, or a plate, every piece reflects his philosophy of creating objects that bring quiet comfort to daily life. Natural variations in clay and glaze make each item one-of-a-kind, inviting moments of slowness and appreciation.

A few years ago, when we visited his studio, he told us something we've never forgotten: He often sees himself as a mushroom in the forest - someone who rarely reaches out or connects with the outside world. But he hopes that when people eventually discover him and his work, they feel the same excitement as finding a beautiful mushroom hidden deep in the woods.