Ripples -Spring- ALL Artist Collection The interplay of natural ash

The interplay of natural ash

which is named after the appearance of yellowish droplets that form from the melting firewood ash during firing at high temperatures

Obtained from only a small portion of the kiln firing at a time

shallow sake cup—shaped in the style of a traditional sakazuki—has quickly become one of the most sought-after forms in Kazuya’s collection

as well as the harmonious introduction of a perfect circle around the lip

Ripples -Spring- ALL Artist Collection The interplay of natural ashKazuya'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