Manufactory
Kikuchi Toru
About the object: Toru Kikuchi's handy vase with a wide brim is a statement. Although only just 17cm high and with a maximum diameter of 11cm, this vase is extremely striking in its appearance. The light Japanese clay with a dark, earthy glaze gives the vase a wonderful surface and a rough texture. The vase looks great on its own, but can also be placed in a group with other vases or vessels. It is suitable for flowers or branches of all kinds that are appropriate in size. This vase is a unique piece.
Manufacturing process: Toru Kikuchi's pottery style is very special. He first chooses the weight of the clay and then starts making shapes as he comes up with them. The individual pieces in a series may be similar in weight, but are often different in shape and never the same. His pieces are artistic, but also have a practical use as vases or bowls. Toru experiments with different glazes, which often leads to unexpected but beautiful results.
Please note: this product is part of our "Japan Affairs" exhibition and will be shipped after purchase in mid-June.
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Toru Kikuchi, born in Ibaraki Prefecture, attended the Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramics Guidance Center in Kasama after graduating from design school. In 1996, he began studying under Hitoshi Fujimoto in Kasama and remained in the city even after starting his own business as a potter.
Toru Kikuchi's pottery style is very special. He first chooses the weight of the clay and then starts making shapes as he comes up with them. The individual pieces in a series may be similar in weight, but are often different in shape and never the same. His pieces are artistic, but always have a practical use as a vase or bowl.