Aki Tamiya / "Hai-Kaburi" Tsubo Large A

Diameter (φ) approximately 240mm × Height (h) 180mm Mouth diameter approximately 90mm

The "Ash-Covered Jar" by contemporary ceramic artist Aki Tamiya is a work that transforms in the kiln as the jar becomes buried in ash while being continuously fired with firewood in a hole kiln, embodying a rich expression created solely by the power of nature. Aki Tamiya pours strong passion into the ash-covered jar, witnessing the moment when earth and fire intersect, and Rurbanism also feels the infinite possibilities that reside within this work.

The jar, shaped by hand, possesses a unique personality, much like a person. The colors and textures born from being buried in ash and exposed to high temperatures are unlike any other. The artist continues to create ash-covered jars with insights and imagination that seem to see through the natural accidents.

Rurbanism will continue to introduce a variety of works, including vases and flower pots by contemporary ceramic artist Aki Tamiya.

Aki Tamiya

Born in Tokyo. In 1996, she established a kiln in Mashiko and began her artistic activities while interacting with Seiji Imanari and the late Ryo Aoki. In 1999, she completed a hole kiln in Shizuoka and continues to create pottery to this day.

The jars and vases, created with a focus on unglazed fired clay, reflect the strength of the earth itself while radiating a quiet presence. Their simple yet profound demeanor adds a serene tension to the space, living on as art pieces that embody a primitive aesthetic.