A Japanese artist's whimsical spirit sculptures | Oregon Art Beat

Wataru Sugiyama was a successful civil engineer in Japan.
But enrolling in an elective ceramics class at Southern Oregon State College 30 years ago changed his life forever.
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[@49littlethoughts]

A beautiful story of a man with a beautiful spirit. His talents seem to be limitless.

[@tripperwest808]

Wish Mr. Wataru all the best, his heart is all in the sculptures he makes and it’s truly inspiring.

[@amandawilcox9638]

What a human, and what a sculptor! This must have been really enjoyable to produce. Tks, OPB folk!

[@0649Hayes]

I have Loved living in Ashland many years ago and have thought of moving back. I had some very, very horrific and sad experiences there, though, just before I left the city and often felt those memories would have a bad effect on living there again....Until I saw this. This is so inspirational.

[@WilliamShreeve-hu6ts]

Truly a wonderful artist.