Eihi Go 'Raku Box VI'

Dimensions - H 9cm x W 13cm

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 reflects Eihi’s origin with clay, reminiscent of her time spent experimenting with the material as a child. 

Eihi’s Raku works are dainty and playful in their finish, complete with flecks of yellows, blues and browns. They naturally develop fine cracks during the firing process, resulting in both minute and dramatic veins in the clay throughout the piece. Whilst secured by their glaze, their presence asserts the works a sense of story and invaluableness. 

Evident in their understated yet orderly forms, these pieces are shaped through the tatara method, which is a style of slab building. Eihi’s Raku pieces are a marvel to explore, all varying drastically in size with entirely unique finishes, inviting viewer exploration and discovery. 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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