Aki Tamiya / "Hai-Kaburi" Tsubo Small A

Diameter (φ) approximately 130mm × Height (h) 120mm Aperture approximately 60mm

The "Ash-Glazed Jar" by contemporary ceramic artist Aki Tamiya is a work that transforms in the kiln as it is continuously fired with wood, becoming buried in ash, and adorned with 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 jar, shaped by hand, possesses a unique individuality, 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-glazed jars with insights and imagination that seem to see through the randomness of nature.

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, 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, embodying a primitive aesthetic as living art pieces.