Ayako Takagi

About Artist

This exhibition presents a series of ceramic and drawing works inspired by the idea that 'firing clay is the act of creating modern fossils.' Drawn to natural materials like earth, stone, and metal, the artist explores how time shapes objects—and whether art can outlast its maker by decades or even centuries. Born in Taito, Tokyo, and a graduate of Camberwell College of Arts in London, Ayako Takagi returned to Japan to found Studio Uamou. She is best known for her iconic character UAMOU—a pure-hearted alien boy from a distant planet who embarks on gentle adventures with his best friend Boo. Although he has no mouth, Uamou communicates via telepathy through his horn-like ears, creating stories of emotion and connection without relying on language. Takagi is also a passionate collector of antiques, especially Georgian and Victorian miniature objects from the UK and France. The delicacy and timelessness of these handcrafted pieces continue to inspire her aesthetic and her pursuit of enduring creative expression.