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Pottery has been an integral part of Japanese life since time immemorial. Its organic texture, the warmth of the artisan's touch, its delicate beauty, and its practicality have captured the Japanese heart. Developed alongside tea ceremonies, pottery has shaped the very essence of Japanese aesthetics.
In this video, we present a revolutionary approach to the traditional Japanese hand-building technique. Witness the birth of a masterpiece as nature's forces, the heat of the kiln, and the skill of the potter intertwine to create a mesmerizing landscape of cracks and glazes. Whether you're a pottery enthusiast or simply appreciate beauty, this video will move you.
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- Gaku Nakane / Ceramic Artist
Gaku Nakane embodies excellence and artistry in contemporary craftsmanship, garnering international attention as a finalist in the 2024 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize. Based in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture, Nakane draws inspiration from the rich natural environment of his childhood, reflecting the beauty found in natural landscapes and well-worn antique tools in his work.
His "Hibikesho" vessels and objects, created using a unique technique, are particularly noteworthy. The crack patterns that emerge on their surfaces exude a powerful yet beautiful presence, reminiscent of naturally formed landscapes. This technique embodies a deep respect for the passage of time and the random forms of nature, bringing warmth and tranquility to the viewer.
* “Hibikesho” is a unique ceramic technique that creates intricate crack patterns on the surface of pottery, resembling natural landscapes.
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Kneading the clay
01:18 Creating the bottom
01:42 Coiling the clay
02:27 Rough shaping
02:42 Continuing to coil and shape
04:46 Forming the mouth
06:24 Shaping the body
06:57 Finishing the form
09:44 Applying glaze
11:00 Wiping excess glaze
13:01 Putting the piece in the klin
14:12 A finished piece
- Music
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Produced by Miraiisan : A Project to Safeguard Japanese Traditional Crafts