Mai Akechi was born in Japan and is currently living in Sydney Australia. Mai has worked on her business as a glass artist and designer since 2013, then mainly working on a range of glass jewellery and sculptures since 2017. All her inspiration comes from the beautiful Australian nature, from the ocean & beaches around  Northern Beaches where she surfs.

In 2005 Mai completed her Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from Kurashiki University of Science which has helped her develop a firm foundation in the arts and making objects under the guidance and training of internationally renowned glass artists Toshio Iezumi and Akihiro Isogai. 

Mai gained a range of practical skills in flame working, cold working, glass blowing, kiln working and stained glass. Mai also acquired a qualification and certificate in Arts and learned to be a curator at the university.