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

Diameter (φ) 100mm × Height (h) 70mm Mouth diameter 55mm

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, which continues with wood being added to the anagama kiln. It wears 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 intersect, and Rurbanism also feels the infinite possibilities that reside within this work.

The jars shaped by hand have unique personalities, much like individuals. The colors and textures that emerge 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.

This is the first time Aki Tamiya has created a planter from the Ash-Glazed Jar, making this a highly experimental and valuable collection of works.

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 an anagama 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, living on as art pieces that embody a primitive aesthetic.