Eihi Go 'Raku Box IX'

Dimensions - H 5cm x W 9.5cm

Method - Fired with charcoal in a Raku kiln, subsequently placed in rice husks and carbonised

Material - A blend of porcelain clay and sand, finished with a Raku glaze

Care - These pieces do not hold water; a watertight insert may be used to hold fresh flowers; handle with great 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 pays homage to Eihi’s origin with clay, reminiscent of her time spent experimenting with the material as a child. 

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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