Aki Tamiya / "Hai-Kaburi" Tsubo Large C

Diameter (φ) approximately 190mm × Height (h) 160mm Mouth diameter approximately 60mm

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 continuous firing with firewood in a wood-fired kiln, embodying a rich expression created solely by the forces of nature. Aki Tamiya pours strong passion into the Ash-Glazed Jar, as if witnessing the moment when earth and fire intersect, and Rurbanism also feels the infinite possibilities that reside within this work.

The jars shaped by hand have unique personalities, each different like a person. The colors and textures born from being buried in ash and exposed to high temperatures are never the same. The artist continues to create Ash-Glazed 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 plant 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 wood-fired kiln in Shizuoka and continues to create pottery to this day.

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