Aki Tamiya / "Hai-Kaburi" Tsubo Large B

Diameter (φ) approximately 200mm × Height (h) 165mm Opening diameter approximately 75mm

The "Ash-Glazed Jar" by contemporary ceramic artist Aki Tamiya is a work that transforms in the kiln as the jar becomes buried in ash during the firing process fueled by firewood, embodying a rich expression created solely by the forces of nature. Aki Tamiya pours strong passion into the Ash-Glazed Jar, witnessing the moment when earth and fire intertwine, and Rurbanism also feels the infinite possibilities that reside within this work.

The jars, shaped by hand, each possess a unique personality, much like individuals. 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-Glazed Jars with insights and imagination that seem to see through the natural accidents of the process.

Rurbanism will continue to introduce a variety of works, including vases and planters 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 climbing kiln in Shizuoka and continues to create pottery to this day.

The jars and vases, created with a focus on unglazed stoneware, reflect the strength of the clay itself while exuding 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.