Adam Bland is a contemporary Netsuke Artist who has been creating and developing the craft of Netsuke for over a decade. With qualifications in Fine Art and design, and an early career in architectural model making he first discovered netsuke accidentally and fell in love with the artform. Each netsuke requires countless hours of skilled work using traditional techniques to reach completion and can take many months to produce. In a busy world of deadlines, mass production and next day delivery, netsuke offer a refuge of patience and contemplation.
Adam is continually seeking to develop his knowledge and skills of Japanese art and crafts. Through this he hopes to increase public awareness of netsuke as an artform and raise the profile of contemporary netsuke by making beautiful objects for others to enjoy. His pursuit of this art form is not limited to finished sculptures but also in the production of hand tools and mastery of complex techniques needed for their production. Many of the skills and techniques are an art in themselves.
RESTORATION
The skills and techniques needed for making contemporary netsuke are also put to essential use in the preservation and restoration of antique Japanese artworks. Adam works for clients including collectors, dealers and auction houses from all over the world to restore their beloved netsuke, okimono and other related objects. For more information about restoration services please visit the restoration page.
If you are interested in discussing netsuke, restoration services or commissions please get in touch using the contact form on the For Sale page.
Regular updates of my work can also be found on instagram
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