Takuya Kamiyama (b. 1989, Tochigi, Japan) is a silversmith whose work explores the intricate textures, structures and patterns found in the natural world. Drawing inspiration from organic forms such as moss, fungi, bacteria and the layers of soil beneath our feet, he creates contemporary vessels and objects that combine technical precision with a highly individual visual language.
Kamiyama studied Industrial, Interior and Craft Design at Musashino Art University, Tokyo, graduating in 2017. During his studies he trained under the influential silversmith Hiroshi Suzuki, specialising in traditional craft and metalworking techniques, and subsequently worked as a Metal Department Assistant.
Following his graduation, he moved to the United Kingdom to continue his training as a Fellow at Bishopsland Educational Trust. There he further refined his skills in hand-raising, hammering, engraving and chasing, later collaborating with leading contemporary silversmith Ndidi Ekubia MBE in Manchester.
Working predominantly in silver, Kamiyama combines traditional silversmithing techniques with a contemporary aesthetic. His vessels, beakers and tableware transform often overlooked natural phenomena into richly textured surfaces that balance beauty and functionality. Through meticulous observation and experimentation, he seeks to reveal unexpected elegance in forms not traditionally associated with beauty.
Kamiyama was awarded the Goldsmiths’ Company Bursary Award in 2017 and was a winner of the Young Designer Competition organised by Jacobs the Jewellers and Bishopsland Educational Trust in 2018. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at Collect at Saatchi Gallery, Made for the Table at the Goldsmiths’ Centre, and exhibitions at The Scottish Gallery including A Natural Selection and A Japanese Design.
His work is held in important public collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and the collection of Cheongju City, South Korea.
