Masako Nakagami Small Container 1

Dimensions: W 7.5cm x H 3.5cm

Materials: Porcelain  

Method: hand thrown and carved

Description:

Masako’s handcrafted containers are a testament to the beauty of nature’s organic forms. Each piece features a smooth, polished surface achieved by blending glaze with porcelain. The gentle curves and delicate contours are carefully shaped, reflecting the fluidity and movement found in the natural world. Hand-carved with soft, flowing lines, each container possesses its own unique, yet understated character, evoking a sense of calm and elegance.

About the Artist:

Masako Nakagami is a Japanese ceramicist working in a range of techniques including hand building and wheel throwing to create her curved forms that feature expressive surface textures.

Masako worked at Kyoto University of Art and Design as an assistant teacher in the Department of Ceramics before moving to the UK and setting up her studio in East London. Now back in Kyoto, Masako exports her ceramics throughout the world.