Glazed and painted vase by Yotaro Takemura

Width: 15.5cm Height: 21.0cm

Glazed clay vase: A work of art that combines the ultimate form and beautiful colors

Yotaro Takemura's "Glazed Muddy Vase" captivates many people as a work that incorporates modern sensibilities while preserving the traditions of Kiyomizu ware. This vase, in particular, features a beautiful gradation that changes from white to red , emanating an overwhelming presence that draws the viewer in. Yotaro Takemura's works have a sense of security in their form, and can be said to truly express the "ultimate form." This vase is an exceptional piece whose graceful form is itself an object of appreciation, so much so that it does not even need to be filled with flowers .

The appeal of the Glazed Deisai series: Harmony of color and texture

The "Gudosai Series" is characterized by beautiful colors and textures , transcending the boundaries of traditional ceramics and stepping into the realm of contemporary art. This vase also beautifully expresses the gradation from white to red , and its vibrant colors are as fresh as pop art or graffiti .

Takemura Yotaro uses the technique of spraying glazes with air spray to create subtle variations in color and intricate patterns. This technique gives the vessel an intricate expression, constantly giving the viewer something new to discover. His works have value as art pieces that go beyond their mere practicality as vessels, and demonstrate new possibilities for contemporary ceramics.

Yotaro Takemura and Dainichi Kiln: The intersection of tradition and innovation

Dainichigama, where Takemura Yotaro works, is located in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto, and is a pottery studio with deep roots in the region where the tradition of Kiyomizu ware lives on. The studio was opened by his father, Shigeo, over 40 years ago and has been run by two generations of father and son. Takemura Yotaro cherishes this tradition while continuing to pursue innovation .

In addition to traditional Kiyomizu ware, Takemura Yotaro's works explore new forms of expression by using glazes made from compounds rather than plant ash . He also makes his own tools to match the shape of the vessel, and never compromises in his work. Even in his glazed clay vase, his unique glaze and air spray technique are skillfully combined to create delicate gradations and powerful aesthetic beauty.

The gradation from white to red creates an overwhelming presence

What is particularly noteworthy about this "Glazed Clay Flower Vase" is the beauty of the gradation that changes from white to red . This change in color that spreads throughout the vessel was achieved through the meticulous technique of Takemura Yotaro, and has an elegance that evokes the transition of nature. The way the glaze flows smoothly, changing from white to red, is an expression that maximizes the potential of ceramics as a material.

This vase, with its beautiful gradation, has an elegant shape like a flower , and exudes a vitality like that of a living creature. Takemura Yotaro's work perfectly combines functionality and beauty as a vessel, and has an overwhelming presence that transcends its role as a tea ceremony utensil and becomes an art piece.

Ultimate Form and Innovative Technology: Yotaro Takemura's Challenge

Yotaro Takemura is a ceramic artist who pursues the ultimate form . His works exude a sense of security, and even when not holding flowers, their elegant forms are objects of appreciation in themselves. While carrying on the traditions of Kiyomizu ware, he is always seeking new forms of expression, reflecting a modern sensibility in his work through the blending of glazes and unique decorative techniques.

This "Glazed Dorosai Flower Vase" is a masterpiece that perfectly combines technology and innovation, featuring a bold color expression with a gradation from white to red . A unique glazing technique creates this color change, creating a strong visual impact. Furthermore, the elegant form of this vessel is truly the ultimate form, allowing the vessel itself to be enjoyed as art.

"Glazed and colored flower vase": A piece that crystallizes the creativity and aesthetic sense of Takemura Yotaro

Yotaro Takemura's "Glazed Clay Flower Vase" is a work that embodies both tradition and innovation . Its beautiful gradations, delicate patterns, and graceful form impress viewers and convey a sense of exceptional skill and aesthetic sense. While it is a vessel for arranging flowers, its form itself is so artistic that flowers are unnecessary , and it has the power to captivate viewers.

Takemura Yotaro will continue to take on new challenges as a breath of fresh air in contemporary ceramics, while carrying on the traditions of Kiyomizu ware. This "Glazed Deodori Flower Vase" was born during this journey, and is a masterpiece that truly combines ceramics and art .

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