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

Diameter (φ) 100mm × Height (h) 80mm Opening diameter 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 kiln, creating a rich expression shaped 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 meet, and Rurbanism also feels the infinite possibilities that reside within this work.

The jars shaped by hand have unique personalities, much like people. The colors and textures born from being buried in ash and exposed to high temperatures are unlike any other. The artist continues to create the Ash-Glazed Jar with insights and imagination that seem to see through the accidents of nature.

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 her kiln in Mashiko and began her artistic activities while interacting with Seiji Imanari and the late Ryo Aoki. In 1999, she completed a wood 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, breathing life as art pieces that embody a primitive aesthetic.