It is interesting that he doesn’t bring the wall material from Japan for his overseas projects. He will use local earth, stone, glue and other natural resource to make his own wall paint. “Of course, the best earth for me is the soil of Awaji. I know the exact outcome if I use Awaji soil, because I know it so well. Earth is unpredictable at first. We blend it and create material for various use such as finishing, polishing and shaping. It does take time and effort to create wall material from earth I don’t know.
But what is the use of bringing massive amount of soil from Japan when there is plenty of local soil? It will have to go back into the ecosystem in the future anyway. Then it makes more sense to use local nature, doesn’t it? Some people think I have a strong opinion about which soil I use, but I don’t really mind about the ingredients. I do have a strong opinion about my own technique. The ability to use whatever kind of material is craftsmanship.” And he seems to enjoy adventures with new types of earth!
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