awards: 2004 Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation Small Grant

exhibitions

'A Spoonful of Surprise' 12th November-23rd January 2006
A mixed media exhibition of spoons, functional or non-functuinal.
At Studio Fusion Gallery, London. Rie made three non-functional spoons. One with silver mesh, one with paper , silver and ebony handle, one with copper and enamel. www.studiofusiongallery.co.uk

'Multiple' 19th November-30th December 2005
All invited jewellers make six pieces each, inspired in some way by a repeating form/theme yet illustrates how each item can retain a sense of individuallity.
At Golddigger 79, Belfast.
Rie is making 6 pieces using one shape, flat or pressed, and with silver, copper, gold, enamel, pearls and stones. www.golddigger79.com

04/2005 'Musi Ten' (Insect Exhibition), Arai Atelier-Gallery, Tokyo Japan
01/2005 'COLLECT' at V & A with Crafts Council Gallery
The only art fair in Europe that showcases exclusively the best contemporary applied and decorative arts
09/2004 A joint exhibition with Maggie Angus Berkowitz, Gallery Ray, Nagoya, Japan
First attempt for sculpture/installation
2004 Chelsea Crafts Fair, Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, London