A self taught egg artist had no initial idea about egg curving. It
was a ramdom coversation with his daugther Norika in 2009 that led him to the idea of trying out carving images on an egg.
With an ostrich egg, some little research and a simple carving tool, he brought to life wonderful art pieces.
I was invited to judge an amateur photo contest at Camiling, Tarlac when I chanced upon his amazing work of art. I had to wait for him to arrive to personally meet him.
Of Japanese and Filipino roots, Joe Sam Kawaguchi sa born in Japan in 1977.
He worked at Takata Coporation for 16 years since 1999 and decided to go home to Philippines to pursue his passion on egg art.
He uses ostrich eggs from Samar and some chicken eggs locally produced.
It takes him 6 to 18 hours to finish an egg art depending on the desigb and details ot requires.
To augment his income,
he sells roasted chicken and other delicacies.
He sells his art pieces both local and abroad.
His source of inspiration is his dauther, the thought of her daughter inspire him to strive harder and to create more unique pieces of art
He wishes to spread the egg ostrich art in the Philippines
As an appreciation for the great talent he has honed, I will be posting more if his egg art gallery.