Yukihiro Akama
Wood Artist
“I THINK WHAT I’M TRYING TO DO IS TO DESIGN SOMETHING THAT COULD POTENTIALLY EXIST BUT DOESN’T; SOMETHING A BIT IN BETWEEN.”
Flow Gallery is pleased to present a showcase of miniature wooden houses by craftsman Yukihiro Akama. Based in rural Yorkshire, Yukihiro creates his whimsical one-off sculptures while working as a carpenter and furniture maker. He has exhibited in the UK and abroad, including a solo exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Yukihiro Akama’s wooden houses, which he calls ‘ki no ie’, are miniature worlds that inspire imagination. Charmingly individual, each seems to tell a story. They also, however, demonstrate Yukihiro’s meticulous technical skill. Every house is carved entirely from a single block of wood, down to the smallest architectural detail.
