White Glazed Ridgeline Flower Vase by Okada Yu

Width: 15.0cm x 13.0cm Height: 22.2cm

White Glazed Ridgeline Flower Vase by Okada Masaru - "A gentle breeze caresses the light snow-like surface, enveloping the supple flowers."

The appeal of the work

Curves reminiscent of the moon are gently engraved into the soft, milky white glaze. The body is plump, and the rim gently curves to catch the wind. While it appears truly tranquil, the ridges trace the path of a single breeze, imbuing the entire vessel with a subtle movement and inviting a sense of clarity into the space in which it is placed.

The author's perspective

Based on the philosophy of "letting the wind blow gently inside and outside the vessel," Okada Masaru has entrusted the mountain breeze he feels in Uji and Sumiyama to the curves of the ridges. The solid white glaze does not interfere with the color of the flowers, and the ridges gently guide the wind, uniting the flowers, vessel, and air.

Conclusion

With a white like light snow and ridgelines reminiscent of a streak of wind, the White Glazed Ridgeline Vase allows a branch to stand tall and breathe calmly into the space. As you change out the flowers of each season, enjoy the deepening shadows of the white glaze and the story of the wind depicted by the ridgelines.