Koichi Io
Born: 1987Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
Japanese metalsmith Koichi Io's award-winning metalwork demonstrates traditional hand raising and chasing techniques; resulting in elegant and fluid metal vessels that showcase his incredible talent for metalworking. Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Koichi Io studied metalwork at Musashino Art University before completing his Masters at Seoul National University, College of Fine Art in 2012.
Awards include:
2011 Finalist in Tableware, Inhorgenta Award 2011, Munich; 2009 Merit Award, 6th Cheongju International Craft Competition, South Korea
Public Collections include:
Victoria & Albert Museum, London; Cheongju City, South Korea
Koichi Io's work featured in the exhibition A Japanese Design in August 2020.
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Whirl Box (Closed) View details
Koichi Io
Whirl Box (Closed)
2016970 000, 950 000 silver, hammer raised, chased, mounted, gilt insideH:10.5cm W:10cm D:10cm£4,320Whirl Box (Open) View detailsKoichi Io
Whirl Box (Open)
2016970 000, 950 000 silver, hammer raised, chased, mounted, gilt insideH:10.5cm W:10cm D:10cm£4,320Koichi Io in his studio View details-
Whirl Vase View details
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