{"product_id":"airi-kagamihara-object-ii","title":"Airi Kagamihara 'Vase IV'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions - H 13cm x \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eØ 10cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMaterial - \u003cspan\u003eStoneware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod - \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eMixture of hand built and moulding techniques \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCare - \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle hand wash, do not soak, do not scrub \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"outlook-search-highlight\"\u003eAiri\u003c\/span\u003e Kagamihara’s series of darker works are fired using a traditional carbonisation technique, in which the unglazed pieces are enclosed with rice husks or charcoal and fired in a low-oxygen environment. The process results in surfaces of deep black tones interrupted by smoky greys. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with coarse, unrefined clay, Kagamihara fires a large portion of her work in an electric kiln, as well as occasionally using a gas kiln to allow flame and atmosphere to create greater depth and complexity across the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting forms possess poetic restraint, minimal silhouettes with gentle curves and contrasting sharply defined rims, and matt, softly textured surfaces embracing the qualities of the raw clay, while the deep black finish is animated by unpredictable cloud like passages, reminiscent of the shifting tones of a night sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAiri Kagamihara is a ceramic artist based in Kagawa Prefecture. Her work focuses on the relationship between clay, touch and the gradual changes that occur through daily use. Using coarse clay and carefully controlled firing methods, she creates softly textured vessels with pale, weathered surfaces that emphasise the natural character of the material. Kagamihara graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Technical College in 2020 and the Tajimi City Ceramic Design Institute in 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__block product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description__content rte\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maudandmabel.com\/collections\/airi-kagamihara\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Airi's practice and view her full collection..\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airi Kagamihara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57250801549685,"sku":"AKA261-12","price":230.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0233\/5583\/files\/7R1A9021_cb36f0ac-40ed-467c-8dba-646e4bebe69d.jpg?v=1782315066","url":"https:\/\/maudandmabel.com\/products\/airi-kagamihara-object-ii","provider":"Maud and Mabel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}