Yukiya Izumida is a ceramicist whose work draws on the natural landscape of the Tohoku region. He is known for his "Layered" series, which pursues a delicate balance of clay, air, and texture, and his work ranges from functional pieces such as Chinese teaware to three-dimensional sculptural forms. In addition to solo exhibitions across Japan, he has shown internationally at venues including Singapore and TEFAF Maastricht, bringing contemporary Japanese ceramics to a global audience.