Shoichi Ikeda




Over the past three decades, my work has revolved around shaping the unseen—waves, winds, shadows, and silence—through the medium of ceramics. I explore the interplay between light and form, surface and space, using porcelain, slip casting, and layered slips to create works that reflect the invisible rhythms of nature.

My practice spans from public ceramic monuments and architectural reliefs to intimate vessels and poetic sculptural installations. I often work in series, such as the “Wave” and “Surface” series, in which the repetition and transformation of forms evoke movement and quiet tension. The use of “empty space” and subtle light gradations is a recurring element in my approach.

In recent years, I have expanded my methods through digital technologies, integrating 3D modeling and printing into ceramic production. These processes allow new kinds of precision and unpredictability, adding another layer of dialogue between the material and the intangible.

Notable works include a spiral ceramic monument at Kanazawa Station (2014), large-scale reliefs for The Peninsula Tokyo (2007), and recent porcelain installations developed during my residency at Tao Xichuan Art Center in Jingdezhen, China (2025). Across these diverse formats, I continue to pursue ceramics not only as form, but as a medium of perception, memory, and presence.

Through my works, I seek to create spaces that resonate—visually, physically, and quietly—inviting viewers to experience a moment of pause, reflection, or connection with the subtle forces of the world.