赤木明登（Akito Akagi）

Born in Okayama Prefecture in 1962. After graduating from the Philosophy Department of Chuo University, he worked as an editor before moving to Wajima in 1988. He trained under the guidance of Okamoto Susumu, a foundation artisan of Wajima lacquerware, and became independent in 1994. Since then, Akagi san has been creating utensils in Wajima and holding solo exhibitions in various locations.

His published works include "Beautiful Things," "Beautiful Matters," "21st Century Folk Crafts," and co-authored works such as "Lacquerware for Everyday Use" etc.