Glazed clay incense burner by Yotaro Takemura

Width: 11.7cm Height: 11.2cm

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 of color gives the viewer a sense of coolness and tranquility, while also creating a sense of tension in 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 Deisai Series: Contemporary ceramics that combine bold colors and textures

The "Glazed Deutzia Series" is characterized by its vivid colors and delicate textures . The color gradations that smoothly transition to white transcend 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 anyone who sees it.

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

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

Dainichigama , where Takemura Yotaro works, is located at the foot of Mount Minami-Dainichi in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto, and was founded 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 ware techniques he inherited from his father.

The pieces utilize unique glazes that do not use the traditional wood ash and modern decorative techniques, demonstrating an innovative approach that goes beyond the boundaries of Kiyomizu ware. The "Glazed Muddy Incense Burner," with its gradation from red to white, is another example of this unique style. Its vibrant 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 "Yudoro Sai Incense Burner" has a beautiful transition from red to white, creating a sense of calm and tranquility in the space, as well as a subtle sense of tension . This color gradation was created by Takemura using a technique of spraying glaze with an air spray, and it has a texture that is also excellent to the touch.

This incense burner is designed to fit seamlessly into both Japanese and Western-style rooms, but placing it in a Western-style room will accentuate its modern aspects and give the space a refreshing, pop feel. Takemura's glazed clay series expresses a unique worldview that combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary art .

The originality of Yotaro Takemura: Innovation within tradition

Yotaro Takemura is a ceramic artist who is constantly seeking new forms of expression while preserving the traditions of Kiyomizu ware inherited from his father. The "Glazed Mud Incense Burner" is a particularly eye-catching piece, positioned as a work of art that combines practicality with aesthetic value . The gradation from red to white is soothing to the eye, while the delicate transitions of color leave a strong impression on the viewer.

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

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

The "Yuzuruidosai Incense Burner" is an innovative piece of ceramic art that incorporates a modern sensibility while being based on the traditional techniques of Shimizu ware. The smooth gradation from red to white gives the space a sense of tranquil beauty and 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 said to symbolize 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 Municipal 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 Cultural Festival Kyoto 2011 Art Exhibition "Crafts" Encouragement Award
2012: Selected for the 41st "Kinki Traditional Japanese Crafts Exhibition" Selected for the Kyoto Art and Craft Biennale
2013: Selected for the 42nd "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition" Solo exhibition at Takashimaya Kyoto store, Arts and Crafts 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"

A conversation with Shigeo Takemura and Yotaro Takemura