The charm of Sagawa Giran: Carving the dialogue between earth and fire into his vessels

Kasama potter Sagawa Giran uses Kasama clay to create expressive slipware and employs techniques for applying different glazes, aiming to create pottery that is suited to everyday life. He is an artist who listens to the voice of the clay and values dialogue with the kiln. He respects the "scenery" that is born by chance through the glaze and firing process, and instills a natural fluctuation and warmth in each piece. Unconstrained by technique, he freely manipulates the texture of the clay and the expression of the glaze to create quietly strong pottery that speaks to the user's sensibilities. His works possess a beauty that blends seamlessly into modern life.