Hatta Toru / Plant Pot Small N

The base diameter (φ) is 65mm × height (h) 95mm, with an opening diameter of 75mm.

The "Shirokake-yu" created by contemporary ceramic artist Toru Hatta is a name given by the artist himself. It is produced using the so-called "Kohiki" technique, where white slip is applied to a red clay body containing coarse pebbles. Depending on how the slip is applied, the red clay may peek through, and the variations in glaze thickness create a unique expression in each piece. The vessels, fired at high temperatures in a roaring wood kiln, are hard and heavy, filled with strength and presence. This truly represents the essence of Toru Hatta's work.

Delicate flowers, wild branches, and uniquely shaped succulents. The presence of the flower vase, which envelops and firmly supports these vibrant plants, is a charm unique to Toru Hatta's works.

The potted plant with the white glaze, which can be considered a symbol of his work, is a very rare piece as it is the first time Toru Hatta has created a potted plant. It is a collection of precious works specially made for Rurbanism through repeated dialogues with the artist.

In the future, Rurbanism will continue to introduce various works, including flower vases and potted plants 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 produce works while exploring diverse expressions that utilize the natural 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, radiating a presence as if they have captured a natural landscape. By arranging flowers, the depth is further enhanced, tightening the space while creating a gentle afterglow along with the flowers.