1971

    Born in Tokyo, Japan

EDUCATION

    1994

    Graduated from Faculty of Product Design,

    Takarazuka University of Art and  Design, Hyogo

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

    2018

    Closed “eauge” and  moved the workshop

    to concentrate on making as a jeweler and

    metalsmith under the name of “YUJI ISHII”.

    2017

    KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa 2017, Ishikawa

    2015  –  present

    You-Yuusya Gallery, Aichi

    Annual collaborative work exhibition

    with a glass artist

    2014 – present

    Tamba Sasayama Art Festival

    (participated every year)

    2013  –  2018

    Set up a workshop and  gallery

    “Jewelry Manufacture eauge”

    in Sasayama, Hyogo 

    2013  –  2014

    Hiko-Mizuno College of Jewelry,

    visiting lecturer

    2012

     First group exhibition Bodaiju Expo

    Art Fair at Shinsaibashi Hotel, Osaka 

    1995  –  2011

    While working for a jewelry manufacturing company

    as a designer craftsman, established own jewelry brand

    “eauge” to work independently.

    Continued making for own brand

    while employed at a different environment to broaden views

    on designing and making.

    1995

     Started learning jewelry making

    techniques under a jeweler

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

    2015

    3rd Prize in Precious Metal Section,

    the 28th National Skills Grand Prix,

    organized by Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

    2009

   Grade-1 Certified Skilled Worker,

    in the field of precious metals and  accessories,

    National Trade Skill Test, organized

    by Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

    1998

   Winner, Kanto Regional Bureaus of

    International Trade and Industry Prize,

    JJA Japan Jewelry Design Contest

    At present, I have been based in Hyogo

    where I actively make my pieces for solo and

    group exhibitions throughout Japan.