{"product_id":"kenji-omori-small-grey-cup","title":"Kenji Omori 'Lidded Container II'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions - H 9cm x \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eØ 7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare - Hand wash only, do not soak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique - Wheel thrown, Hand sculpted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial - Black clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith deeply considered proportions, elegantly glazed interiors and harsher clay exteriors, Kenji Omori’s pieces communicate his past in design and his integrity as a ceramicist. He sculpts refined and thoughtful pieces, leaving the exterior clay in its raw form to observe the way it may change in its surroundings, allowing his works to develop their own patina and character over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhilst simple in palette, often using black and red clay, with polished finishes, Omori explores a depth to the simplicity of his practice. He understands the tactile nature of clay and honours the technicality of sculptural form, allowing him to introduce traditional craft into contemporary spaces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmori’s pieces embody intentionality in their carefully controlled contours, gentle interior glazes, and external tonal markings. His works portray an attentiveness to form and presence, and explore ideas of rawness and refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Saitana, Japan in 1982, Omori studied Environmental Design and graduated from Tokyo Zokei University in 2005. After discovering his fascination for ceramics during this degree, he completed his studies at the Tajimi City Ceramic Design Institute in 2007. He now works from a studio in Okayama, where he has been producing pieces since 2021. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maudandmabel.com\/collections\/kenji-omori\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Kenji's practice and view his full collection..\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenji Omori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57282402746741,"sku":"KO261-16","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0233\/5583\/files\/7R1A0461_a92a559d-2296-4d66-a38e-39ccb9716dd2.jpg?v=1782903323","url":"https:\/\/maudandmabel.com\/products\/kenji-omori-small-grey-cup","provider":"Maud and Mabel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}