Eihi Go 'Carbonized Ceramic Vase II'

Dimensions - H 21cm x W 10cm

Method - Carbonised in a wood-fired kiln

Material - A mixture of porcelain clay, fine stone and iron-rich raw clay, finished with a white slip and ash glaze

Care - Can hold water, handle with care

Description

The fluid, irregular curves and organic variations in Eihi’s forms are derived from nature, while their soot-like textures and eroded surfaces draw inspiration from antiquities. The piece’s soft shaping reflects Eihi’s origin with clay, reminiscent of her time spent experimenting with the material as a child. 

Eihi’s earthenware pieces remain unglazed, allowing the true nature of the clay to rise to the surface. The pieces naturally develop fine cracks during the firing process, resulting in both minute and dramatic veins throughout the piece. After firing, they are coated in rice husks and are carbonised. This process allows chip-like indentations to emerge, thus enriching the contrast between the white and charcoal gradients across the surface of the clay.

Warm smoky hues stretch into the off-white base, which is complete with a soft sheen that elevates the natural and hand-implemented grooves in the clay. In their presence, Eihi says, “I hope my vessels and forms serve as an invitation for people to pause.”

About the Artist

Based in Tajimi, Japan, Eihi Go is renowned for her captivating ceramic works, playful in their colour palette and poetic in their forms and philosophy. Her practice is deeply rooted in nature and the passage of time, drawing inspiration from old architecture, shrines, old tools, and organic forms.

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