Glazed and painted vase by Yotaro Takemura

Width: 11.5cm Height: 24.0cm

A conversation with Shigeo Takemura and Yotaro Takemura

Glazed clay vase: A masterpiece with a bold gradation from black to red that brings a sense of tension to the space.

The "Glazed Muddy Vase" by Takemura Yotaro is an impressive piece with a beautiful gradation that changes from black to red . This bold change in color brings a different kind of tension to the space, making it not just a vessel, but an art piece in itself. The piece pursues the ultimate form , and is characterized by its elegant shape and reassuring design. This vase is a masterpiece that can be appreciated in itself without the need to hold flowers, enriching any space.

Glazed Muddy Color Series: Beauty of Color and Texture

Yotaro Takemura's "Gudoisai Series" is characterized by its vivid colors and unique textures . This vase in particular beautifully expresses the beautiful gradation from black to red, and the innovative colors are fresh, like pop art or graffiti .

By spraying the glaze with an air spray, subtle changes in color and intricate patterns are created. This technique creates a delicate texture on the surface, making the work a visual and tactile pleasure . The Glazed Deisai series reflects a unique aesthetic sense and is a perfect fusion of tradition and modernity.

Dainichigama and Yotaro Takemura: A pottery manufacturer that inherits tradition and creates innovation

Dainichigama, where Takemura Yotaro works, is located near Kanshuji Temple in Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, at the foot of Mount Dainichi. Founded 43 years ago by his father Shigeo, the studio has been passed down through two generations of father and son , preserving the traditions of Kiyomizu ware while challenging itself with new forms of expression . While treasuring the techniques and spirit he inherited from his father, Takemura Yotaro always incorporates modern approaches to create unique pieces.

His works use glazes made from compounds rather than plant ash, and unique decorative techniques using tools he makes himself, and his modern and fresh style has attracted many people. In particular, his works, such as the glazed clay vase, which vividly expresses the contrast between black and red , have an overwhelming presence that overwhelms the viewer.

The black to red gradation creates an overwhelming presence

This "Glazed Dorosai Flower Vase" features a delicate yet bold gradation of black to red. The glaze is sprayed onto the vessel using the air spray technique, spreading the colors like a flow over the vessel's surface, giving the impression of a momentary work of art. Yotaro Takemura's glazing technique further enhances the vessel's form, enhancing its visual impact.

The transition from black to red creates a unique atmosphere where serenity and boldness coexist, bringing a different kind of tension to the space. The work goes beyond the conventional concept of vessels, and has established itself as art that has an impact on the space itself.

Innovation: Creating new beauty by combining tradition and modernity

Yotaro Takemura's works are based on traditional Kiyomizu ware techniques , but are also innovative, incorporating modern sensibilities. While respecting the traditions of Kiyomizu ware, he continues to pursue new forms of expression . In particular, this glazed mud-colored vase fuses the beauty of the glaze with the beauty of the form, giving it a modern sensibility.

The pieces go beyond being simply functional vessels, and serve as works of art that brighten up the space. The bold use of color in this "Yudoi-sai-ka-ze" (glazed clay vase), with its black to red gradation, creates a strong visual impact, and its very presence brings a sense of tension to the space.

Glazed and painted vase: The culmination of Yotaro Takemura's artistic endeavors

Takemura Yotaro's "Glazed Mud Vase" is an artistic crystallization born out of the gap between tradition and innovation . The transition from black to red leaves a strong impression on the viewer, and the bold color expression beautifully reflects the artist's skill and sensibility. Furthermore, the elegant form of this piece is not only a vessel for arranging flowers, but also boasts a level of perfection that gives a sense of satisfaction just by looking at it.

Yotaro Takemura's ceramics are constantly evolving through his spirit of pursuing innovation while protecting tradition, and this "Glazed Deutzia Flower Vase" is a work that can be said to be symbolic of that. His works will surely continue to show new possibilities for contemporary ceramics .

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"