Item YI222

Haiyu-sai

Ash Glazed Vase

(1pc. & signed box)

¥ 100,000

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Ikai Yuichi

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Ikai Yuichi's approach to pottery making is to intervene as little as possible between nature and the work itself.  Any sort of mechanization to his craft is minimized in every step of the creative process: ash glazes (haiyu) are unfiltered and additive free, clays are grainy and unprocessed, and forming tools are often just his bare hands and the end of a tree branch.  Imperfection and asymmetry are emphasized over mechanical precision or any contrived embellishments.  As a result, his works are imbued with a natural, organic quality that resonates with Zen spirituality.

This single flower vase (ichirinzashi) exemplifies Mr. Ikai's philosophy in every way.  It takes its name from the two characters for ash (hai) and pottery (tō), and both are equally represented here.  Facets are cut in one swift, downward stroke, thus creating a highly textured surface to hold a light ash glaze made from oak.

Intended for the display of a solitary flower.

See Ikai Yuichi's Takashimaya Gallery exhibition for more works from his 2009 collection.

A wooden presentation box will be custom made to order and signed by the artist.  Delivery time for this item is 2 weeks.


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