Yoichi Ohira (1946-2022): Masterpieces in Glass Hailing from Japan, Yoichi Ohira left an indelible mark on 20th-century glass design, seamlessly fusing his distinct style with the innate splendor of Japanese aesthetics and the traditional craftsmanship of Italian glassmaking. His artistic endeavors have significantly enhanced the tapestry of glass design. “I lived in Venice for almost 38 years. Venice is a city built with bricks (opacity) in a watery environment (transparency). The aesthetic sensibility I cultivated in Japan and the one I acquired in Venice blended together to become the language of expression for my creations in glass.”Yoichi Ohira

Ohira emergence onto the global stage was marked by two immensely successful gallery exhibitions, solidifying his status as one of the foremost glass artists.

Yoichi Ohira
(1946-2022)
glass vase

Japanese glass artist who worked on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, for most of his career.
This vase circa 2001.

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Yoichi Ohira (1946-2022): Masterpieces in Glass Hailing from Japan, Yoichi Ohira left an indelible mark on 20th-century glass design, seamlessly fusing his distinct style with the innate splendor of Japanese aesthetics and the traditional craftsmanship of Italian glassmaking. His artistic endeavors have significantly enhanced the tapestry of glass design. “I lived in Venice for almost 38 years. Venice is a city built with bricks (opacity) in a watery environment (transparency). The aesthetic sensibility I cultivated in Japan and the one I acquired in Venice blended together to become the language of expression for my creations in glass.”Yoichi Ohira

Ohira emergence onto the global stage was marked by two immensely successful gallery exhibitions, solidifying his status as one of the foremost glass artists.

Yoichi Ohira
(1946-2022)
glass vase

Japanese glass artist who worked on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, for most of his career.
This vase circa 2000.

#yoichiohira #glass #art #oneofakind #venice #murano #italy #italianglass #studioglass #postmodernglassart #glassart #postmodern #vase

This unique work was executed by Maestro Livio Serena and Maestro Giacomo Barbini. Etched signature, date and number to underside 'Yoichi Ohira Mo. L. Serena Mo. G. Barbini 1/1 unico Friday 09-11-2001 murano' with artist's cipher. Yoichi Ohira (1946-2022): Masterpieces in Glass Hailing from Japan, Yoichi Ohira left an indelible mark on 20th-century glass design, seamlessly fusing his distinct style with the innate splendor of Japanese aesthetics and the traditional craftsmanship of Italian glassmaking. His artistic endeavors have significantly enhanced the tapestry of glass design. “I lived in Venice for almost 38 years. Venice is a city built with bricks (opacity) in a watery environment (transparency). The aesthetic sensibility I cultivated in Japan and the one I acquired in Venice blended together to become the language of expression for my creations in glass.”Yoichi Ohira

Ohira emergence onto the global stage was marked by two immensely successful gallery exhibitions, solidifying his status as one of the foremost glass artists.

Yoichi Ohira "Finestre Rosse" sommerso vase
hand-blown glass canes with powder and grain inserts
one of a kind
Venice, Italy, 2001

#yoichiohira #glass #art #oneofakind #venice #murano #italy #italianglass #studioglass #postmodernglassart #glassart #postmodern #finestrerosse #sommerso #vase #c.2001