A metal arts craftsman of the highest caliber, Sudo began his career by studying with a sixth generation metal master in Kyoto. After establishing his own independent studio a decade ago, he has continued growing his skills by challenging himself to repair nearly 1500 vastly different antique Japanese masterworks, one after another. These repairs demanded significant research since many original fabrication methods had long been lost. This demanding and meticulous repair work has, in turn, helped him develop an intimate understanding of the techniques used by the hundreds of master artisans who created those works. Today, Sudo applies his rarefied expertise and unique understanding of Japanese aesthetics to create original works of functional artist crafts. Sudo is committed to applying his vast knowledge and the honing of his creative skills in order to advance traditional metal craft decorative techniques for the 21^st century.