Yuko Okahara

  • Metalwork
  • 1947 -
Yuko Okahara

Trying to make modern and fun artwork using traditional Japanese engraving techniques on gold, silver, copper and alloy.

Membership Full member, Japan Kogei Association
  • 1968 Started metal engraving
  • 1983 Studied under Satsuo Ando, metalwork artist specializing in Japanese swords (– 1989)
  • 1993 Studied under metalwork artist Seisei Asai
  • 1995 Selected for the 25th Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • 1996 Selected for the 36th Traditional Kōgei New Works Exhibition
  • 1997 Selected for the 44th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • 1998 Submitted to metal engraving group exhibition Kinkokai at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
  • 2006 Submitted to Metalwork 4 Person Exhibition at Tamagawa Takashimaya
  • Submitted to several other group exhibitions

  • 2011Received the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs Award at the 40th Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • 2013Received the Incentive Award at the 53rd East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • 2018Received the Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Center Award at the 47th Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • 2022Received the Incentive Award at the 69th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • 2023Received the Incentive Award at the 63rd East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition

Price Range

Under $ 3,000

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30 artworks posted