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Blue and white porcelain wheel flower vase by Kotaro Ikura

Blue and white porcelain wheel flower vase by Kotaro Ikura

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Width: 23.0cm Height: 16.5cm

Introduction

The tranquil beauty of blue-and-white porcelain

The "Blue and White Porcelain Wheel Flower Vase" is a piece that highlights the beauty of blue and white porcelain, and has an elegant and quiet presence, as if silence resides in the vessel. Blue and white porcelain has been prized since ancient times, and its pure, pale bluish white color gives the viewer a sense of coolness and transparency. This vase fully expresses the characteristics of blue and white porcelain, and is simple yet full of profound beauty.

The delicate beauty of the flower arrangement

"Rinka" means a shape resembling a ring of flowers, and in this piece, the ring shape is particularly striking. In this vase by Kotaro Ikura, the elegance of the blue-and-white porcelain is complemented by the delicate curves of the ring, with soft lines reminiscent of natural petals running throughout. The ring design, which imitates the shape of a flower, is so graceful that it is as if the beauty of nature has been dwelled in the vessel itself, and the elegance is sure to catch your eye.

A harmony of elegance and lightness

The "neatness" common to Kotaro Ikura's works is beautifully embodied in this "Blue and White Porcelain Wheel Flower Vase." The overall form is intricate, but the light wheel flower design makes it feel light and gives the viewer a comfortable sense of serenity. Lightness and softness coexist within the neat construction, and this harmony makes this piece even more appealing.

Expressions woven by light and shadow

The distinctive texture of the pale blue porcelain and the delicate curves of the flower rings allow this vase to show a variety of different expressions depending on the amount of light. The shadows cast along the graceful lines of the flower rings subtly change depending on the time of day and the angle of the light, creating a sense of movement that is almost as if it were alive. When illuminated, the cool glow of the pale blue porcelain stands out, and when placed in a quiet space, the muted colors have a presence that seems to envelop the entire space.

A vase that combines functional beauty and artistry

The "Blue and White Porcelain Ring Flower Vase" is both practical as a vessel for arranging flowers and artistically pleasing to the highest degree. The pure beauty of the blue and white porcelain and the elegant form of the ring flowers enhance the charm of any flower arranged in it, making it a piece suitable for both everyday use and special occasions. Even when not arranging flowers, the beauty of its form itself decorates the space, allowing you to enjoy its quiet beauty.

A new frontier for blue-and-white porcelain and flower arrangements

By adding a modern sensibility to the ancient tradition of blue-and-white porcelain and incorporating a new design of ring flowers, this vase is imbued with a unique charm. This work, which is based on tradition but expressed from a new perspective, is a crystallization of Ikura's technique and aesthetic sense. It will be loved by many people as a work that gives viewers a quiet impression and makes them feel the joy of arranging flowers. "Blue-and-white porcelain ring flower vase by Ikura Kotaro" is a masterpiece that exquisitely combines the refreshing feeling of blue-and-white porcelain and the graceful shape of ring flowers. The delicate yet neat construction creates a beautiful contrast of light and shadow, transforming everyday spaces into something special. The artistry that goes beyond the function of a vessel for arranging flowers makes this vase a work that will be loved for a long time. This blue-and-white porcelain vase by Ikura Kotaro will show people living in the modern age a new realm of beauty.


Kotaro Ikura 246 Yagyu Shimomachi, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-1231

Born in 1979 as the eldest son of a Yagyu pottery owner in Yagyu, a town famous for its master swordsmen.

Graduated from the Department of Crafts, Ceramics Course, Osaka University of Arts in 2002. Studied under Mr. Tsunenori Fujiwara. Became a lecturer at a ceramics class (left the company in 2005).

Started making pottery in Yagyu in 2005. Currently produces works of "blue and white porcelain, white porcelain, and Yagyu ware" and is mainly active in solo exhibitions.

Winner of the highest award at the 61st Nara Prefectural Art Exhibition Selected for the 40th Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition Selected for the 9th and 12th International Ceramic Exhibition Mino Selected for the 58th and 60th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibitions Selected for the 22nd Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition 32nd Japanese Sencha Crafts Exhibition, Liberal Democratic Party President's Award

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