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It is chemically and ontologically transformed.\u003cbr\u003eThis is the paradox at the heart of the creative act:\u003cbr\u003eThe object must die in order to endure.\u003cbr\u003eThe firing extinguishes life at the microscopic level, yet grants the work a lifespan that can exceed its creator by thousands of years.\u003cbr\u003eThis exhibition will feature a variety of works by six contemporary ceramic artists selected by KURA MONZEN. 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Each circular dish is individually composed yet visually unified through a bold palette of white, crimson red, golden yellow, and deep bronze metallic glaze flowing across a textured, crackled surface that resembles a mosaic of small cells or scales. Bands of lustrous metallic bronze sweep diagonally across the plates like molten rivers, separating fields of color while catching light with a brilliant reflective sheen. The white ground glaze fractures into irregular crystalline patterns, while clusters of red and yellow glaze appear like bursts of mineral or coral growth embedded within the surface. Although each plate shares this vocabulary, their compositions vary subtly, giving the set a rhythmic diversity that invites arrangement across the table. The rims remain slightly irregular and softly rounded, preserving the hand-built quality of the clay and reinforcing Ichikawa’s preference for organic, tactile forms over strict geometric precision. 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The vessel extends in a long, blade-like profile, its sharply tapered spout projecting forward while layered planes of porcelain unfold beneath and around the central chamber. Angular ridges fracture the surface into a sequence of faceted planes, producing a dynamic play of light and shadow that emphasizes the sense of propulsion embedded in the form. Negative spaces carved through the body lighten the visual mass and reinforce the impression of an engineered structure—something simultaneously skeletal and aerodynamic. Despite its radical geometry, the piece remains fully functional as a pouring vessel, the hidden interior reservoir flowing seamlessly toward the narrow spout. The luminous white porcelain surface heightens the clarity of the sculptural lines, allowing the form’s complex architecture to read with remarkable precision. 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The vessel rises from a rounded lower body articulated with vertical fluting that guides the movement of glaze during firing. From the pale, luminous white of the slender neck, the surface gradually descends into cool blue and deep indigo tones that gather within the carved ridges, creating a soft gradient reminiscent of water deepening in shade as it descends. The flared mouth opens gently like a small blossom, while the narrow waist lends the form an elegant vertical tension. Both sculptural and functional, the vase reveals Nagakusa’s ability to combine precise porcelain throwing with the quiet unpredictability of glaze in motion. The work measures approximately 29 cm (11-1\/2 inches) in height and 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter, and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagakusa Yohei was born in Aichi prefecture in 1986. 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Comprising a katakuchi pouring vessel and a matching cup, the set is shaped with dramatically compressed, almost armor-like forms that feel forged rather than thrown, their thick, irregular walls reinforcing the work’s commanding presence. The surfaces are dominated by a striking band of glossy black glaze overlaid with vivid yellow-green cellular patterns that spread like molten veins or reptilian scales across the body of the vessels, suggesting both organic growth and the intense chemistry of the kiln. These dynamic passages are framed by expanses of brilliant metallic luster—golden and bronze surfaces that appear to have pooled and solidified across the clay like molten metal—while the rims and edges of both vessels are similarly finished in gold, catching light and emphasizing their sculptural contours. 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A narrow band of warm iron-toned clay marks the transition to the darker lower body, creating a subtle contrast that highlights the clarity and depth of the glaze above. In contrast to the dramatic surfaces of Doi’s wood-fired works, this set embodies an opposing aesthetic of calm precision, where the kiln’s energy is disciplined into a smooth, quietly glowing surface. The tokkuri measures 8.9 cm in diameter and 12.5 cm in height (3-1\/2 x 5 inches), while each guinomi measures 5.8 cm in diameter and 5.1 cm in height (2-1\/2 x 2 inches). 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The teapot’s low, horizontal body is paired with a delicately tapered spout and an elegantly arcing handle whose organic curve echoes the rounded geometry of the vessel itself, while the cups repeat the same compact, swelling profile. The matte porcelain surface diffuses light softly across the forms, emphasizing the purity of line and the precision of their construction and revealing Mukai’s sensitivity to the tactile and functional qualities of the tea vessel—objects designed not only to be seen but to be held, poured, and shared. The kyūsu teapot measures approximately 17 cm (6.7 inches) wide, 20 cm (7.9 inches) long, and 9 cm (3.5 inches) high, while each yunomi cup measures approximately 8.5 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter and 5 cm (2 inches) tall. 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The softly rounded bodies rise from faceted bases that resolve into three subtle points, lending each vessel a poised, tripod-like footing. Above this structured foundation, the walls swell outward before narrowing gently toward the rim, creating a fluid silhouette that balances the precision of the base below. The glossy black surface gathers reflections of light, emphasizing the clarity of the curves while casting deeper shadows along the folded planes near the foot. As with much of Matsumura’s work, the cups appear both organic and engineered—forms that feel simultaneously grown and precisely constructed. Each cup measures approximately 6.0 cm (2.4 inches) in diameter and 5.2 cm (2 inches) in height, and the set remains in excellent condition, acquired directly from the artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatsumura Jun was born in Chiba Prefecture on the outskirts of Tokyo in 1986. 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Titled Kaki Etsu (“Flower Vessel: Joy”) on the original signed wooden box, the piece takes the form of a softly anthropomorphic figure whose rounded body rises into a bulbous head, the small opening at the top serving as the vessel’s mouth. Balanced on three delicate feet, the figure stands with a quiet sense of animation, small gold-tipped protrusions suggesting arms while the posture evokes a gentle character. The surface is dominated by a luminous white crackle glaze that has contracted during firing into a dense mosaic of irregular cells. These raised, pebble-like islands create a tactile skin reminiscent of porcelain scales or dried riverbed clay, each segment catching the light differently. Subtle iridescence flickers across the glaze in places, revealing the complex chemistry of the firing. Across this textured field, fluid passages of pink glaze drift downward in soft rivulets, while metallic lusters—gold and silver—appear like molten inclusions embedded within the surface. Areas of glossy black glaze interrupt the white ground, creating a striking graphic contrast and emphasizing the vessel’s sculptural contours. The rim of the opening is edged with gold, drawing the eye upward and reinforcing the piece’s function as a flower container while also acting as a visual crown for the figure-like form. It is roughly 12.5 x 10.5 x 19.7 cm (5 x 4-1\/4 x 7-3\/4 inches) and in excellent condition. The work balances humor with refinement, embodying Ichikawa’s distinctive approach to ceramics—where unpredictable kiln transformations, precious metallic surfaces, and imaginative forms converge into an object that feels at once playful and alive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi. 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Layers of translucent glaze descend from the pale, luminous rim into deepening shades of blue-gray, gathering and flowing along the carved ridges like liquid light drawn downward by gravity and heat. The resulting gradients evoke the quiet transitions of water and atmosphere, mist dissolving into shadow, or the fading glow of twilight. Balanced by a slender spout, elegant looping handle, and delicately pointed lid finial, the pot achieves a harmony between disciplined porcelain craftsmanship and the unpredictable beauty of flowing glaze. The piece measures approximately 9.5 x 16.5 x 12 cm (3-3\/4 x 6-1\/2 x 4-3\/4 inches) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagakusa Yohei was born in Aichi prefecture in 1986. He studied Mechanical Engineering and design in University, and worked for several years in that field before turning to ceramics. 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Comprising a small hōhin pouring vessel and two cups enclosed in the original signed wooden box, the set is formed with the artist’s characteristic irregular, almost geological modeling, the surfaces appearing as though shaped by molten forces rather than conventional ceramic restraint. The domed lid of the hōhin is finished in a brilliant, luminous red glaze that pools and freckles with metallic specks, crowned by a small gilded finial whose organic form recalls a leaf or flame rising upward, lending the piece a subtle celebratory gesture appropriate to its optimistic title. Beneath this radiant dome, the body unfolds in bold passages of black, crimson, and mustard-yellow glaze that flow and collide across the surface, revealing areas of bubbling, cellular texture and glossy liquid movement that record the volatility of the kiln. Small projecting feet elevate the vessel slightly from the surface, reinforcing its sculptural presence while maintaining practical functionality. The two accompanying cups echo this exuberant palette, each displaying a unique balance of yellow, pink, and black glazes with cratered or cellular textures that create tactile surfaces contrasting with the smooth, iridescent interiors where tea would gather. Inside the hōhin, a small cluster of pierced holes functions as an integrated ceramic filter, allowing the vessel to serve its purpose while preserving the spontaneity of the exterior form. The interiors of both vessel and cups reveal subtle iridescent tones—pale blues and silvers—produced through Ichikawa’s experimental firing methods, creating a quiet inner counterpoint to the dramatic exterior surfaces. 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Created as part of his project Utsuwa-tsunagi, which sought to bridge the worlds of art and the dining table, the work embodies a refined balance between sculptural presence and functional vessel. Enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled “Fugen Gold Asabachi.” Diameter 23 cm, height 5.5 cm. Excellent condition, acquired directly from the artist before his passing.A beautiful compliment to the matching dark Fugen bowl (MC414).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatsushita Hiroki (1977–2024) was born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture and encountered clay early in life, an engagement that deepened through formal study and culminated in a Doctorate in Fine Arts from Kyushu Sangyo University in 2009. His research on the Kakiemon style, conducted under the guidance of the Fourteenth-generation Sakaida Kakiemon and supported by the Ministry of Education’s 21st Century COE Program, placed him in direct dialogue with one of Japan’s most refined ceramic traditions. 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