Minori Takagi

Vancouver, BC Canada

Minori Takagi, born in Shizuoka, Japan, is a glass artist who began studying Tombodama in 1997 (glass beads created through ancient lampworking techniques. Since moving to Vancouver, Canada in 2006, Takagi has been incorporating new elements into her ancient style. The style has evolved as she began to blend traditional designs with her unique impression of “west coast modern”. By fusing her traditional Japanese lampwork techniques with modern Canadian inspiration, Takagi developed a new style of “wearable art”.