Artist: Hisatoshi Iwata (岩田久利, 1925–1994) Title of Work: “Tokiwa” – Blown Glass Ikebana Vase (One-flower Vase) IWATA Glass Studio This elegant blown glass ikebana vase, titled “Tokiwa” (“Eternal Evergreen”)常磐, was created by Hisatoshi Iwata (1925–1994), one of Japan’s foremost glass artists and a key figure in the development of modern Japanese art glass. The work showcases Iwata’s signature clarity and refinement—its form slender yet robust, capturing the tension between fragility and permanence. The surface features subtle gradations of translucent green, evoking evergreen foliage, while the smooth curvature of the glass conveys a quiet sense of stability and harmony, true to the title Tokiwa, meaning “everlasting vitality.” Iwata’s glasswork is known for bridging traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern design sensibilities. Each piece reflects an awareness of nature, silence, and light—qualities deeply rooted in Japanese art. This one-flower vase exemplifies his philosophy of transforming everyday functionality into poetic form. Created using the blown glass (fukigaru) technique, the vase captures air and light within its body, allowing it to shimmer gently as illumination passes through. Signed by the artist and produced at IWATA Glass Studio, the work remains an enduring symbol of postwar Japanese craftsmanship that blends precision with serenity. Size Height: Approx. 24 cm Diameter (max): Approx. 12 cm About the Artist Hisatoshi Iwata (岩田久利, 1925–1994) was the son of renowned glass artist Ryō Iwata and succeeded the IWATA Glass Studio in Tokyo. Educated at the Tokyo University of the Arts, he became a leading innovator of Japanese modern glass, combining Western glass-blowing methods with the subtle beauty of Japanese minimalism. Iwata’s works have been exhibited at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition (Nihon Dento Kogei-ten), and his pieces are held in major collections including the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. His artistic philosophy sought to harmonize transparency, balance, and tranquility — qualities that make his works timeless symbols of modern Japanese glass art.