Yokaï Realm is rooted in an animistic vision of the world, the belief that spirit can inhabit all things, whether living beings, natural elements, or crafted objects. This perspective has accompanied me through different moments of my life and continues to influence the way I create.

Japanese folklore offered a rich framework through which to explore this relationship between matter and spirit. Rather than depicting mythical beings directly, the collection seeks to translate their presence into forms that can be experienced physically. Each piece becomes a meeting point between mythology and everyday life, inviting a renewed sense of wonder toward the objects that surround us.

Within Yokaï Realm, materials and forms are never purely aesthetic choices. Every shape, proportion, and surface is conceived as a symbolic element that supports the spirit embodied by the work.

Sometimes this connection is expressed through form itself; at other times it emerges through metaphor. White oak, rye straw marquetry, and handcrafted details are used not only for their visual qualities but also for their capacity to convey strength, protection, transformation, or resilience. Through craftsmanship, abstract qualities are translated into tangible forms, creating objects that act as vessels for meaning.

Each work within Yokaï Realm draws inspiration from a specific yokaï and the values it represents.

The Tengu embodies rigor, discipline, and protection. Traditionally associated with mountains and forests, it is regarded as both a guardian and a teacher. In the collection, its presence evokes strength, responsibility, and the protection of those who inhabit a shared space.

The Kitsune, one of the most celebrated spirits of Japanese folklore, is known as a shapeshifter whose nature oscillates between wisdom, mischief, and transformation. Here, I focus on the ancient stories of love between a Kitsune and a human, exploring themes of devotion, change, and the ability to move between worlds.

The Chōchin Obake originates from the belief that an everyday lantern, after a century of existence, may become inhabited by a spirit. This story resonates deeply with my desire to create objects that possess a lasting presence, a strong shell for a strong soul. It reflects the idea that through time, care, and use, an object can become more than a tool and acquire its own identity.

These objects are created to be used. Their purpose is not fulfilled through observation alone but through interaction.

Like the spirits that inspire them, they become fully present when activated by human gestures. Opening, touching, sitting, storing, or gathering around them transforms ordinary actions into small rituals. Through these daily interactions, the objects come alive and invite their users to embody the values carried by each spirit.

In this way, Yokaï Realm is not simply a collection of furniture and sculptures, but a collection of companions designed to inhabit everyday life and encourage a more conscious relationship with the objects we live alongside.