Ripples -Goma- Ichiro Mori and clay during the Bizen

and clay during the Bizen firing process

this charming vessel invites a moment of quiet rhythm

Kinsai coloring is difficult to achieve in that it arises only through the rapid cooling of a piece in a smoky environment

Kazuya takes advantage of the spinning potter’s wheel to impart a sense of grace and power to his Bizen Art pieces

Ripples -Goma- Ichiro Mori and clay during the BizenKazuya's Ripples series takes inspiration from gentle ripples forming on the surface of an otherwise tranquil pond. As with many of Kazuya's works, in this piece, one can appreciate the masterful application of several traditional Bizen Art techniques. For example, the subtle sheen on the surface of this piece was created not by glaze but by rapidly cooling the piece after firing. Kazuya also leveraged his unique technique of using a burner in the