Ryuji Iwasaki / Flower Vase / Lt.Blue

Ryuji Iwasaki / Ryuji Iwasaki Lt.Blue Flowing Glaze

Diameter (φ) 150mm × Height (h) 260mm Opening Diameter 10mm

This is a flower vase created by contemporary ceramic artist Ryuji Iwasaki.

Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1980. He currently has a studio in Tondabayashi City, Osaka Prefecture, and continues to create with a focus on exploring color. His unique technique of layering glaze in a circular flow, known as "Kanna-nagashi," creates depth, gradation, and subtle fluctuations on the surface of the vessel.

The delicate gradient of the glaze, the elegant blue-gray, and the refreshing ice green are among the sophisticated color expressions that are highly regarded both domestically and internationally.
Applying white glaze to semi-porcelain clay and layering copper oxide and chromium oxide like mist creates a moist texture and warmth, which are also significant charms of this work.

Simply displaying it as an object on a cabinet or sideboard brings a quiet depth to the space.

Of course, it exudes a dignified presence on its own, but by arranging multiple pieces with different colors and heights, the fluctuations of the glaze and the differences in color resonate with each other, allowing for a richer expression to be enjoyed.

The beauty of the form that stands out even without flowers is also one of the attractions of this work.