YOSHI FUJI

Yoshi Fujii is a ceramic artist and instructor based in Baltimore, Maryland. After earning his M.F.A. from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Yoshi joined the residency at Baltimore Clayworks as the 2008-09 Lormina Salter Fellow and currently serves as the Director of Exhibitions and Shop. While he teaches at regional universities and art centers and leads workshops nationally, he completed 10-week residencies in Taiwan in 2012 and taught in United Arab Emirates in 2016-19. His delicately carved functional artworks have been published, shown in international exhibitions, and won awards.

Artist Statement
Design and function are influenced by my heritage. Through the search of my personal identity in the process of making objects, I project myself in the surface designs and patterns extending my inspirations from traditional wood-cut prints, textiles, and wrapping papers. I am interested in the eclectic inclusions of east/west onto utilitarian objects in celebration of nourishing containment by showing the appreciation of production practice with thoughtful designs and keen craftsmanship.