Glass Artisan
Born in 1952, Tokyo

Deeply committed to volcanic kōkaseki stone formed by the volcanic activity in his home town, Niijima, Tokyo, NODA Osamu founded the Niijima Glass Art Center. The rare volcanic rock produces a transparent olive hue, resulting in naturally colored glass with a distinctive presence. Working across diverse techniques, he creates both sculptural works and functional objects, and is a leading figure in Niijima glass.

A glass cup featuring a natural olive-green hue derived from volcanic stone. The surface is further enriched with a subtle twill-like pattern, adding depth and texture.