Glazed clay incense burner by Yotaro Takemura

Width: 11.7cm Height: 11.2cm

A conversation with Shigeo Takemura and Yotaro Takemura

A refreshing feeling created by the gradation from red to white

Takemura Yotaro's "Glazed Muddy Incense Burner" is characterized by a beautiful gradation that changes from red to white . This exquisite change in color gives the viewer a sense of coolness and tranquility, while also bringing a certain tension to the space. Not only does it function as an incense burner, but its elegant form makes it a pleasure to look at , and it blends into any setting, whether Japanese-style or Western-style. In particular, when displayed in a Western-style room, its modern sensibility and pop colors will stand out, breathing new life into the space.

Glazed Mud Series: Modern ceramics that combine bold colors and textures

The "Gudosai Series" is characterized by its vivid colors and delicate textures . The color gradations that smoothly transition to white go beyond the boundaries of traditional pottery and express a modern aesthetic . This incense burner also has a very fresh color transition that will surprise and delight the viewer.

The glaze is sprayed on with an air spray , allowing the colors to blend smoothly while still creating unique patterns and textures. The subtle changes in color and the tactile feel give this incense burner its special charm.

Dainichigama: Yotaro Takemura's creative space where tradition and innovation come together

Dainichigama, where Takemura Yotaro works, is located at the foot of Mount Dainichi in Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, and was opened by his father, Takemura Shigeo. Takemura Yotaro is a ceramic artist who pursues his own unique techniques and designs while making use of the Kiyomizu-yaki techniques he inherited from his father.

The pieces use original glazes that do not use traditional wood ash and modern decorative techniques, demonstrating innovation that goes beyond the boundaries of Kiyomizu ware. The "Yudoisai Incense Burner," with its red to white gradation, is one example of this uniqueness. Its vivid colors and smooth form add a pure beauty to any space.

The gradation from light blue to white creates a sense of silence and tension.

The transition from red to white on the "Yudoi-sai Incense Burner" is visually very beautiful, and gives the space a sense of calm and tranquility and subtle tension . This color gradation was created by Takemura using a technique of spraying the glaze with an air spray, and it has a texture that is also excellent to the touch.

This incense burner is designed to be placed seamlessly in both Japanese and Western-style rooms, but placing it in a Western-style room will emphasize its modern aspects and give the space a pop and refreshing impression. Takemura's glaze-colored series expresses a unique worldview that combines traditional crafts and contemporary art .

Yotaro Takemura's creativity: Innovation within tradition

Yotaro Takemura is a ceramic artist who is always searching for new forms of expression while protecting the traditions of Kiyomizu ware inherited from his father. The "Glazed Muddy Incense Burner" is a particularly eye-catching piece, and is considered a work of art that combines practicality with aesthetic value . The gradation from red to white is soothing to look at, while the delicate transitions in color leave a strong impression on the viewer.

Mr. Takemura's works point a new direction to contemporary pottery and play an important role in passing on the traditions of Kiyomizu ware to the next generation.

Glazed Muddy Incense Burner: A masterpiece that brings new sensibility to the traditions of Kiyomizu ware

The "Yudoisai Incense Burner" is an innovative piece of pottery that incorporates a modern sensibility while being based on the traditional techniques of Kiyomizu ware. The smooth gradation from red to white gives the space a tranquil beauty and sense of tension , leaving a deep impression on the viewer. Its graceful form exists as a symbol of pure beauty that goes beyond its function as an incense burner.

Takemura Yotaro's fusion of innovation and tradition holds great significance in contemporary ceramics, and this incense burner is a work that can be considered a symbol of that.

Biography of Yotaro Takemura

Born in Yamashina, Kyoto in 1981
2009: Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Technical College, Molding Course
2010: Completed the Kyoto City Industrial Testing Center Ceramics Training Course Started making pottery with his father, Shigeo, at Dainichi Kiln
2011: Selected for the 40th "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition" National Culture Festival Kyoto 2011 Art Exhibition "Crafts" Encouragement Award
2012: Selected for the 41st "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition" Selected for the Kyoto Art and Crafts Biennale
2013: Selected for the 42nd "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition" Solo exhibition at Takashimaya Kyoto store, Art and Craft Salon
2014: Selected for the 43rd "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition"
2015: Selected for the 44th "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition"
2016: Selected for the 45th "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition"