Artist: Asami Maeda, Gray-blue glaze, Katakuchi

Asami Maeda's "Haiseiyu Katakuchi" is a work that uses a pale, transparent blue-green haiseiyu glaze, and is characterized by its elegant and graceful appearance. The shape of the katakuchi is designed for ease of pouring and holding, making it suitable for everyday use.

Although it is made of porcelain, it is thin and delicate, and has durability suitable for daily use. Because it is handmade, there are individual differences in color, size, and pattern, and you can enjoy the texture that can only be achieved by hand.

This is a masterpiece unique to Asami Maeda, combining strong elegance with a gentle, feminine atmosphere.

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Asami Maeda - Beautiful white porcelain for everyday life

Asami Maeda was born in Tokyo in 1988 and completed her basic course in oil painting at Musashino Art University in 2006. She then pursued a career in philosophy to broaden her horizons of expression, graduating from the Department of Philosophy at Kokugakuin University's Faculty of Letters in 2011. She has delved deeply into the fusion of academia and art.

After furthering his studies, he completed his master's degree at the Kyoto University Graduate School of Letters in 2013. After that, he became fascinated with the world of ceramics and began creating his own work. In 2017, he moved to Kyoto and became independent, where he began working full-time as a ceramic artist.

While currently focusing on ceramics, she also works on crafts such as plant-dyed washi paper, and continues to produce works that utilize her unique sensibility and philosophical perspective. Maeda Asami's works captivate many people with their sheer beauty.

Characteristics of Asami Maeda's Works

Asami Maeda mainly works on white porcelain. White porcelain is beautiful and translucent, but also durable and easy to use, making it a popular "tableware" that can be used without hesitation in daily life. It features a simple design that brings out the color and texture of the food, and its appeal is that it goes well with any type of food.

Using a technique called "itchin," squeezed patterns decorate the vessels as adorable accents. In addition, the "uchikomi" decoration, which imitates leaves found in nature, expresses the delicate veins in minute detail, allowing you to experience the beauty of a piece of nature.

Transparent pure white and profound bronze glaze

There are two main series of works by Asami Maeda available at nokaze: "white porcelain" and "bronze glaze."

White porcelain pieces are characterized by the beauty of their pure, transparent white color and their delicate, smooth texture. Their simple and sophisticated designs not only add elegance to everyday life, but also blend in with a wide range of interior styles, both Japanese and Western. These vessels and objects combine ease of use with beauty to add elegance to your dining table or space.

The appeal of bronze-glazed pieces is their unique texture, which combines a sense of solidity with warmth. The powerful shapes and rich textures give them a strong presence as accents. Each bronze piece is carefully crafted, and the more you use it, the more it develops its character, making it a masterpiece that you can cherish for a long time.

The refined beauty of white porcelain. Or the weight and warmth of bronze glaze. Both works by Asami Maeda transform everyday life into something special. Please try out these differences and add color to your daily life.