Aki Tamiya / "Hai-Kaburi" Tsubo Planter Pot Small A

Diameter (φ) 110mm × Height (h) 75mm Aperture 60mm

The "Ash-Glazed Jar" by contemporary ceramic artist Aki Tamiya is a work that transforms as it is buried in ash during firing in a wood-fired kiln, showcasing a rich expression created solely by the power of nature. Aki Tamiya pours her strong passion into the ash-glazed jar, as if witnessing the moment when earth and fire converge, 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. With insights and imagination that seem to see through the natural accidents, the artist continues to create ash-glazed jars.

This is the first time Aki Tamiya has created a flower pot from the "Ash-Glazed Jar." In this sense, it is a highly experimental and valuable collection of works.

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. She established her kiln in Mashiko in 1996 and began her artistic activities while interacting with Seiichi Nakanari 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 earth itself while exuding a quiet presence. Their simple yet profound demeanor adds a serene tension to the space and lives on as art pieces embodying a primitive aesthetic.