When all has decayed, only the skeleton remains in a haunting bottle form by Kato Yoshiyasu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. This piece is truly reminiscent of the pod of the Japanese lantern flower, after the flower has deteriorated, leaving behind a framework of such delicate frailty. It is 10 x 5.9 x 36 cm (4 x 2-1/4 x 14 inches) and in excellent condition, directly from the artist this year
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1985, Kato Yoshiyasu graduated from the Department of Craft and Design at Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts in 2008, and went on to complete advanced studies at the progressive Tajimi City Ishoken Ceramics Research Facility in 2014. In 2018, he established his own studio in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture. His creations are known for their delicate sculptural forms and functional beauty. He creates his work using a technique called slip casting, a technique typically used for mass production. He was initially drawn to slip casting because it allowed him to create clean, non-rotational forms. However, he gradually realized that this technique offers many expressive possibilities that cannot be achieved through other methods. Since 2014, he has participated in numerous juried exhibitions in Japan. Among many accolades, in 2024, he was awarded the Special Jury Prize at the 13th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, affirming his status as a highly accomplished artist in the world of ceramics.
