Jun Fujita

Jun Fujita (born 1951) is one of Japan’s leading glass artists. Born in Edogawa, Tokyo, he studied philosophy at university before pursuing glass art under the influence of his father, the renowned glass artist Kyohei Fujita, a recipient of the Order of Culture. While inheriting aspects of his father’s legacy, Jun Fujita has developed an independent artistic vision, earning recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in public collections, including the National Crafts Museum and the Yokohama Museum of Art. From 2006 to 2015, he also served as Chairman of the Japan Glass Art Society, actively contributing to the promotion of glass art and the development of future generations.

Over many years, Fujita has pursued a distinctive artistic language, often drawing inspiration from natural elements such as wind, atmosphere, and water, infusing his glass works with a poetic sensibility. Centered on transparent free-blown glass, he combines various techniques—including fusing and sandblasting—to create works that emphasize the reflection and refraction of light. His forms frequently feature flowing lines and organic curves, appearing still at first glance yet conveying an inner sense of movement and the passage of time.

Glassmaking originated in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, later achieving remarkable artistic refinement in medieval Europe through Venetian glass. In Japan, blown-glass techniques were introduced during the Edo period, and from the modern era onward, artists incorporated Western technologies to establish distinctive new expressions. By merging traditional techniques with a contemporary sensibility, Jun Fujita continues to open new possibilities for beauty within the historical evolution of Japanese glass art.

Selected Awards

1988 Chiba Prefectural Exhibition Award
1992 Encouragement Award, International Glass Exhibition Kanazawa
1996 Bridgestone Museum of Art Award, ’96 Japan Glass Exhibition
1999 Silver Prize, Japan Contemporary Glass Exhibition, Notojima
2001 Gold Prize, International Glass Exhibition Kanazawa
2003 Selected for Form of Vessels: Contemporary Glass Exhibition