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Art by Northwest

Working in His Wheel House: Reid Ozaki

Art by Northwest explores the connections between artists and their local environment, capturing the essence of how the diverse landscapes of the Northwest shape their artistic expressions.​ Each episode provides an intimate portrait of the creative process, as the artists reveal the meanings and motivations behind their work. Hosted by longtime Seattle arts journalist Brangien Davis.

Working in His Wheel House: Reid Ozaki

Season 1 Episode 4 | 8m 48s | CC

Host Brangien Davis traveled to Tacoma to visit the home studio of renowned ceramicist Reid Ozaki, who passed away soon after filming. The artist details his creative process, revealing the traditional Japanese aesthetics and Northwest influences that shape his work. From raw clay to glaze, Ozaki skillfully crafted earth into elegant, functional works of art.

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