Hatta Toru / Plant Pot Small E

The base diameter (φ) is 70mm × height (h) 85mm, with a mouth diameter of 95mm.

The "Shirokake-yu" created by contemporary ceramic artist Toru Hatta is a name given by the artist himself. It is made using the so-called "karatsu" technique, where white slip is applied to a red clay body containing coarse small stones. Depending on how the slip is applied, the red clay may peek through, and the variations in glaze thickness create a unique expression for each piece. The vessels, fired at high temperatures in a roaring wood kiln, are hard and heavy, filled with strength and presence. This is truly a work that represents the essence of Toru Hatta. Delicate flowers, wild branches, and uniquely shaped succulents. The presence of the flower vase, which envelops and firmly holds vibrant plants, is a charm unique to Toru Hatta's works. The white slip planter, which can be said to symbolize the artist. This is the first time Toru Hatta has created a planter, making it a very rare piece. It is a collection of valuable works specially created for Rurbanism after repeated dialogues with the artist. In the future, Rurbanism will continue to introduce various works, including flower vases and planters by contemporary ceramic artist Toru Hatta. Toru Hatta Born in 1977 in Ishikawa Prefecture. Currently creating ceramics in Sakai City and Tondabayashi City, Osaka Prefecture. He continues to explore diverse expressions that utilize the qualities of clay, such as Shirokake, Kurokake, natural glaze, and Mishima. The flower vases fired in a wood kiln possess both strength and complex expressions, exuding a presence as if they have captured a natural landscape. By arranging flowers in them, the depth is further enhanced, tightening the space while creating a gentle afterglow along with the flowers.