Ripples -Shining White- cup The various color gradations found

The various color gradations found on each face further evoke the awesome beauty of the planets

this particular work exhibits a rare and highly prized burnt finish that deftly integrates the natural color of the clay with the time-honored Bizen pottery tradition

the imprints left by the straw create a unique keshiki which stirs the imagination

The natural whitish hue produced by nature gives a modern impression

Ichiro created the three-color gradation by controlling the amounts of ash and the temperature and humidity inside the kiln

Ripples -Shining White- cup The various color gradations foundKazuya's Ripples series takes inspiration from gentle ripples forming on the surface of an otherwise tranquil pond. Kazuya accentuates the beautiful white coloring inherent to the clay by combining it with a dark brown traditional to Bizen art. The combination of these colors animates the piece by giving an impression of ripples spreading across its surface. The subtle sheen of this piece was created not by glaze but by rapidly cooling the piece after