Description
Kiichi Takeuchi was born in Tokyo, Japan, and moved to New York in 1998. He has a BS and MS in Computer Science from Long Island University. After developing apps and software for 24 years, Kiichi decided to become a BFA student in order to pursue studying ceramic art in 2022. He is also in charge of maintaining and leading the study group of a 3-D printer at the Craft Center. Kiichi actively participates in Wood Firing and Kiln building at Trevor Youngberg’s Anagama in Connecticut. His wood-fired whiskey cups are exhibited at the Del Ray Artisans National Ceramic Show in VA in 2022, and his presentation proposal about 3-D printers has been accepted for NCECA 2023 and 2024.