MEDITERRANEAN CONFERENCE CENTER
July 19–21, 2026 

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Sachiko Iwama

岩間幸子

Sachiko Iwama is a Japanese doll and Oshie artist, as well as a member of the Japan-Europe Palace Art Association.
She exhibits her works in Japan and internationally.

岩間幸子は日本の人形/押絵作家。日欧宮殿芸術協会の会員。
日本のみならず世界各国に作品を出展。

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 押絵の涼 

Artist’s Statement

More than half a century has passed since I first began studying doll-making.
As I continued creating, I came to realize that the very existence of dolls—an art form passed down since ancient times—had become the foundation of my artistic expression and the central theme of my work throughout the years.
I believe that the essence embodied within dolls can be expressed through the ideas of “humanity, love, and form.”
While carefully preserving the tradition of costume dolls born in the Edo period, I hope to share with people around the world the beauty of Japanese kimono, the delicate expressions of the face and body, the elegance of posture, and the uniquely Japanese sense of movement and beauty that lives within each gesture.
By creating while staying close to the spirit of each doll, I feel that I am finally able to convey my own heart and emotions to others.
It brings me great joy to know that people can experience and appreciate this artistic lineage—from Oshie works, through the costume dolls of the Heian and Edo periods, and into contemporary creative costume dolls today.
Oshie no Ryo (“Cool Breeze of Oshie”) was created on a hot summer day while I felt the wind flowing into the room through the window.
I would be very happy if this work allows viewers to experience even a small sense of coolness and serenity.

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Japan-Europe Palace Art Association Commentary

日欧宮殿芸術協会評