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

With the belief that "I want to create beautiful objects that are functional and value the beauty of form and color," Nakaoka Nobuhito established his own unique style of pottery making after training in Tamba, researching glazes, and studying pottery abroad. While his works are based on traditional pottery techniques, they attract 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 Nakaoka's outstanding technique and aesthetic sense, and is a beautiful blend of modern sensibilities and traditional techniques.

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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 color is the product of chance, due to the temperature during firing and the environment inside the kiln, but it was also the product of Nakaoka's meticulous calculations and experience. The unique color and exquisite gradation give the entire incense burner depth and a mysterious beauty.

The shape of this incense burner is avant-garde, yet well-balanced. The 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, while adding a gorgeous touch to the entire space. Its sharp design and deep glaze color bring a unique atmosphere to the space, and simply displaying it will transform the place into something special. It is a piece of excellent design that can be enjoyed both as interior decor and as an art piece.

Careful craftsmanship in every detail

The Colored Gray Glazed Ultramarine Incense Burner is carefully 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 during firing, creating a one-of-a-kind landscape.

A work of art with practical utility

This incense burner is not only beautiful to look at, but highly practical too. The soft smoke that spreads when incense is burned is a pleasure to both see and smell, as the shape of the burner and the beauty of the glaze harmonize. By actually using this masterpiece, you can appreciate its high functionality and the artist's technical skill.

Make your everyday life special

The colored gray-glazed ultramarine incense burner creates special moments in your daily life. Its color and shape give the user a comfortable sense of satisfaction, and it displays its charm to the fullest in any situation. The beauty of the glaze shows a new expression every time you use it, so you will never tire of it, and it is a piece you can use for a long time.

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Lasting Value

Nakaoka Nobuhito's colored gray-glazed ultramarine incense burner is a piece 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 used for a lifetime, but also a valuable piece that can be passed down to the next generation.

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

Profile of Nobuhito Nakaoka

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

Selected Works Awards
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 of Art 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 of Art Grand Prize, Tea Ceremony Formation Exhibition, Excellence Award Kobe Biennale 2013, Contemporary Ceramic Art Competition, Semi-Grand Prize 31st Chozo Prize Tokoname Ceramic Art Exhibition, Selected Contemporary Ceramic Art Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition III, Honorable Mention
2014 10th International Ceramic Exhibition Mino International Ceramic 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 Selected for the Japan Ceramic Association Encouragement Award Kansai Exhibition
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
Selected for the 2021 Kasama Ceramic Art Grand Prize Exhibition

Exhibition
2009 Kobe Art Marche (until 2015)
2010 Kobe Sogo Group Kiln Exhibition
2011 Toyoda Sake Ware 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 Solo Exhibition Kobe Sogo Group Kiln Exhibition Ie soleil et la lune Nakaoka Nobuto Ceramics Exhibition
2013 Toyoda Sake Ware Solo Exhibition Wad "My Cup Clothes Exhibition" Group Exhibition Art Salon Yamaki Solo Exhibition
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 Collection" Invited to exhibit at the TEA BOUL Exhibition of Gyeongsangnam-Do, Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum (Korea)
2017 Gallery Voice "Today's Tableware, Tomorrow's 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 Hankyu Umeda Main Store Solo Exhibition Kakiden Gallery Tamba Exhibition Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store "Feature on Tea Bowls by Contemporary Artists"
Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi Solo Exhibition
2019 Ginza Mitsukoshi Tea Ceremony Two-Person Exhibition Sake Ware Toyoda Solo Exhibition (Kyoto)
Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store "Special 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 Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Solo Exhibition Kyoto Takashimaya Solo Exhibition

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