ABOUT
Wool Sculptor / Artist
Terumi Ohta
PROFILE
Born and raised in the rich natural environment of Hokkaido, Japan, she was immersed in art and music from an early age.
After working as a floral design instructor, she studied in London, where she participated in display production for Mitsukoshi London and various international events. She holds a Sogetsu Ikebana First-Class certification.
In 2012, she began self-taught wool sculpting, pursuing highly detailed expressions of animal life. She developed a unique sculptural language that merges realism with the aesthetic sensibility of Ikebana—line, space, and ma (emptiness).
In 2024, she launched the “Guardian” series, exploring the symbolic and spiritual essence of animals. Her works express not literal forms, but the invisible forces they embody—strength, gentleness, hope, and prayer.
Her works have been exhibited internationally, featured in overseas art publications, and she has appeared on the Spanish prime-time television program “El Hormiguero.”
About Custom Orders
At present, new custom-made works by Terumi Ohta are not being accepted.
For those who wish to commission a custom piece, we offer works created by certified artists trained under Terumi Ohta, who have inherited her techniques and artistic philosophy.Each piece is individually crafted while maintaining the same worldview and level of craftsmanship.
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Biography / Terumi Ohta
Raised in the natural landscapes of Hokkaido, she developed a unique sculptural sensibility influenced by painting, music, and ikebana. Since 2012, she has been creating lifelike felt sculptures, pursuing a strong sense of vitality and presence. From 2024, her work has centered on the theme of “Guardian Deities.” Her practice spans exhibitions in Japan and abroad, features in international magazines, and appearances on Spanish prime-time television "El Hormiguero".
GIANT MANGO SELECTION / Taipei, Taiwan Tokyo International Art Fair / Shibuya Hikarie, Tokyo 2018
Asia Contemporary Art Show / Conrad Hong Kong IFF MAGIC JAPAN / Tokyo Big Sight Mameyaka Monogatari. (Collaboration with The Woolmark Company) / Tokyu Plaza Ginza
Yomo de tsunagumonogatari / Ginza YOHAKU 2025
“PURE HER”/ Kyoto Tsutaya Books 2026
The TSL's students exhibition will be held on September 24-25, 2022.
TSL's Students Exhibition
Past exhibition
『Mameyaka Monogatari』at Tokyu Plaza Ginza
Mameyaka Monogatari
ART WORKS
Each piece I work on is meticulously and entirely by hand. In order to create a truly lifelike expression, I patiently mix many colors of wool and I spend a lot of time devising ways to create the texture.
For this reason, it takes a considerable amount of time to complete a piece. In addition to three-dimensional works, I also use frames and ceramics to create completely original designs.
I also use my experience of “Ikebana” to create works of art from my own unique worldview.
I create each piece with an awareness of not only the reality on the surface, but also the invisible energy that overflows from within the work and behind the eyes.
TOKYU PLAZA GINZA まめやか物語
Down to earth
Gorilla flame