Colored gray glaze incense burner by Nobuhito Nakaoka

Height: 15.0cm Width: 26.7cm Depth: 15.2cm

The creative philosophy of ceramic artist Nobuhito Nakaoka

Driven by his belief that "I want to create beautiful, functional objects that value the beauty of form and color," Nakaoka Nobuhito established his own unique pottery style after training in Tamba, researching glazes, and receiving ceramic art training overseas. While his works are based on traditional pottery techniques, they captivate many people with their avant-garde designs and the beauty of their original glazes.

The colored gray-glazed ultramarine incense burner is a piece that embodies Mr. Nakaoka's outstanding skills and aesthetic sense, and is a work that beautifully harmonizes modern sensibilities with traditional techniques.

The appeal of the colored gray-glazed ultramarine incense burner

Sharp form and beautiful colors

The colored gray-glazed ultramarine incense burner is characterized by a glaze that beautifully blends indigo and purple. This intricate color is the product of chance, due to the temperature during firing and the environment inside the kiln, but it was also the result of Nakaoka's meticulous calculations and experience. The unique color and exquisite gradation give the entire incense burner depth and a mysterious beauty.

The incense burner's form is avant-garde yet well-balanced. Its sharp lines and refined shape combine to create an overwhelming presence that stands out in any space.

An overwhelming presence and the power to brighten up any space

This incense burner blends naturally into both Japanese and Western-style rooms, adding a touch of elegance to the entire space. Its sharp design and rich glaze color bring a unique atmosphere to any space, transforming it into something special just by displaying it. This is a piece of excellent design that can be enjoyed both as an interior décor and as an art piece.

Careful craftsmanship in every detail

The Colored Gray Glazed Ultramarine Incense Burner is meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail. Nakaoka's work is created with meticulous attention to detail in every step, from mixing the glaze to firing. As a result, beautiful patterns appear on the surface of the incense burner due to the flow of the glaze and changes that occur during firing, creating a one-of-a-kind landscape.

A work of art with practicality

This incense burner is not only beautiful to look at, but also highly practical. The soft smoke that spreads when incense is burned is a delight to both the eye and the nose, as the shape of the burner and the beauty of the glaze blend together. By actually using this masterpiece, you can appreciate its high functionality and the artist's skill.

Make everyday moments special

The colored gray-glazed ultramarine incense burner creates special moments in everyday life. Its color and form give the user a pleasant sense of satisfaction, and it displays its charm to the fullest in any occasion. The beauty of the glaze, which shows a new expression with each use, will never tire of this piece, making it a piece that can be cherished for many years to come.

Lasting Value

Nakaoka Nobuhito's colored gray-glazed ultramarine incense burner is a work that will retain its beauty and value over time. The more it is used, the more its texture improves, and the special relationship with the user deepens. It is not only a masterpiece that can be cherished for a lifetime, but also one worthy of being passed down to future generations.

Please pick up the "Colored Gray Glazed Ultramarine Incense Burner by Nakaoka Nobuto" and experience its overwhelming beauty and practicality. The special moments this incense burner brings will surely enrich your life.

Nobuhito Nakaoka Biography

1977 Born in Osaka
1996 After graduating from high school, he studied under Tanba ware artist Tadashi Nishibata
2001 Graduated from Kyoto City Industrial Research Institute, Department of Ceramics
2003: Assigned to Saint Vincent as a ceramics volunteer with the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers
2005 Term ends, return to Japan
2006 Became independent in Tachikui, Sasayama City

Selected Works
2010 Selected for the Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramics
2011 Kobe Biennale 2011 Contemporary Ceramic Art Competition Selected
2012 Selected for the 29th Tanabe Museum Grand Prize Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Art (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020)
Selected for the Itami International Craft Exhibition Sake Ware and Sake Cup Stand
2013 30th Tanabe Museum Grand Prize, Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition, Excellence Award Kobe Biennale 2013, Contemporary Ceramic Art Competition, Runner-up Prize 31st Chozo Prize Tokoname Ceramic Art Exhibition, Selected, Contemporary Ceramic Art Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition III, Honorable Mention
2014 10th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, International Ceramics Competition, Selected
2015 Kobe Biennale 2015 Contemporary Ceramic Art Competition Selected 32nd Chozo Prize Tokoname Ceramic Art Exhibition Selected
2017 Selected for the 10th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition
2018 Japan Ceramic Association Encouragement Award Kansai Exhibition Selected
2019 Selected for the 12th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition
Selected for the 25th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Contemporary Ceramic Art Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition V, Excellence Award
2020 13th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition Selected
2021 Kasama Ceramic Art Grand Prize Exhibition Selected

Exhibition
2009 Kobe Art Marche (until 2015)
2010 Kobe Sogo Group Kiln Exhibition
2011 Toyoda Midsummer Cold Sake Cup Exhibition (2012 2013)
Art Salon Yamaki, Tanba-yaki "Group Kiln" Three-person Exhibition, Hanshin Umeda Main Store, New Artist Ceramics Exhibition 2012, Gallery Voice, Bowl Shape Sake Ware Toyoda Solo Exhibition, Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store, Tanba Young Artists Three-person Exhibition, Seibu Shibuya Store, Solo Exhibition, Kobe Sogo, Group Kiln Exhibition, Ie soleil et la lune, Nakaoka Nobuto Ceramic Exhibition
2013 Solo exhibition at Toyoda Sake Ware Wad "My Cup Clothes Exhibition" Group exhibition Solo exhibition at Art Salon Yamaki
2014 Kobe Sogo Group Kiln Exhibition Identity & Originarity ~ Contemporary Ceramics New Collection Exhibition ~ Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum Kochi Daimaru 4-person exhibition
decoplay (Taiwan) 3-person exhibition at Seibu Shibuya store ~En~
Art Salon Yamaki Solo Exhibition
2015 Ritz-Carlton Osaka Group Exhibition Toyoda Sake Ware Solo Exhibition Torin Shungama 3-person Exhibition Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store Solo Exhibition Tosei Nagaoka Store Group Exhibition Lesoleil et la lune Solo Exhibition Deco play (Taiwan) Group Exhibition Takashimaya Yokohama Store Group Exhibition
2016 Contemporary Art - Life & Art - "Ceramics that add color to your life, tableware" Higashihiroshima Municipal Museum of Art Hankyu Umeda Solo Exhibition "Nobuhito Nakaoka's 10th Anniversary Exhibition"
MIZEN FINE ART Tea Ceremony Exhibition (France)
Kakiden Gallery "TANBA: Tea Ceremony Exhibition by 10 Artists"
"Rencontre: Intersecting Contemporary Ceramic Art Collection" The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo Invited to exhibit at the TEA BOUL Exhibition of Gyeongsangnam-Do (Korea)
2017 Gallery Voice "Current Tableware, Future Tableware"
REVELATION Art Fair 2017 at the Grand Parisi (France)
Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Solo Exhibition Kakiden Gallery "Four Ideas Pottery Exhibition"
2018 Deco play (Taiwan) Solo Exhibition at Hankyu Umeda Main Store Solo Exhibition at Kakiden Gallery Tamba Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store "Feature on Tea Bowls by Contemporary Artists"
Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi Solo Exhibition
2019 Ginza Mitsukoshi Tea Ceramic Two-Person Exhibition, Sake Ware Toyoda Solo Exhibition (Kyoto)
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store "Feature on Tea Bowls by Contemporary Artists"
2020 Solo Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store "Ultramarine and Lyricism"
2021 Solo Exhibition at Hankyu Umeda Main Store Solo Exhibition at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi
2022 Contemporary Ceramics Hagi Grand Prize VI Selected

2023 Solo Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store "Exploring Form"

2024 Solo exhibition at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi, solo exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya

Public Collections, Hyogo Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum, Tanabe Museum of Art, Yamaguchi Prefectural Hagi Museum of Art