katsue kusumi: A Ceramic Visionary Bridging Tradition and Innovation Katsue Kusumi’s artistic journey began in Tokyo, Japan, nurtured by a family steeped in creativity – her mother an artist and her father a rocket scientist – fostering within her a unique blend of imagination and analytical thinking. This formative influence would prove instrumental in shaping her distinctive approach to ceramic art. Early Influences: Kusumi’s artistic sensibilities were profoundly impacted by the teachings of Bill Kohn, an American painter who instilled in her a deep appreciation for visual expression…