Originally from Tokyo, Eri Maeda first practised traditional Japanese floral art. But she was soon drawn to glass arts, as she became inspired by the possibility of combining matter, volume, light and colour. Initially trained in Japan, Eri took up the technique of pâte de verre, a form of kiln casting, in France. It is through this delicate technique, following the lost wax process, that she creates her unique sculptures. Movements and colours are solidified, emerging through the transparency of the glass just as an emotion would be captured. With this approach Eri seeks to express the ephemeral beauty of Nature. Her workshop is located in the Lorraine region, an area closely linked to glass and crystal crafts.
Eri Maeda
