Manufactory
Kikuchi Toru
About the property: Toru Kikuchi’s bowl is 8 cm tall and has a diameter of 15 cm. Its rough surface harmonizes beautifully with the matte gray tones, which range from light to earthy to charcoal. The subtle gradations of various gray shades create a look that is both vibrant and serene, inviting you to touch it. The form opens conically toward the top, and the rim is subtly curved outward.
Manufacturing process: Toru Kikuchi’s pottery style is quite unique. He first selects the weight of the clay and then begins shaping it however inspiration strikes him. As a result, the individual pieces in a series may be similar in weight, but they often differ in shape and are never identical. His pieces are works of art, yet they also serve a practical purpose 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 not be shipped until the end of June after purchase.
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Kikuchi Toru, 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.
