Tetsuya Ozawa Black Vessel 17
Dimensions: H 44cm x W 15cm x D 15cm
Materials: Black Clay, sourced locally to the artist's hometown, Tokomame.
Method: The body of this elegant vessel is made from black clay, sourced locally to Ozawa in his home town, Tokomame. A traditional Japanese glaze is then applied, Chara, and 'kofuki', a dusting technique, to create his interesting and uneven surfaces.
Care: This piece is functional, however, please note a distinct and traditional feature of these pieces is that oil and water may be absorbed slowly into the surface affecting the appearance of the vessels over time. This is an inherent part of the artist’s work. Hand wash after use.
Description:
A beautifully refined vessel by Tetsuya Ozawa. The form is flawless and a testament to Osawa's talent, showing off a shorter body and slender neck with a curled opening at the lip.
The sloped form inspires curiosity as the dimensional depth is built upon by the layering technique applied to the piece's exterior. The surface reveals a collection of markings, each unique, offering glimpses to the material underneath. This contrast in earthly textures compliments the dark colouring hiding these delicate touches, balancing secrecy and exploration.
The organic texture and form demonstrates Ozawa's skill and signature style - forming timeless, statement pieces, each one-of-a-kind. His designs are created in a way that leave them open to interpretation, each individual able to personalise the piece's character, their purpose and use.
About the Artist
Tetsuya Ozawa lives in Tokomame, Aichi Prefecture, an ancient centre of ceramic production. Ozawa works with black clay from Tokomame, but combines it with the traditional glaze, Chara, to create his unique style which is comparable to abstract drawing. The organic texture of his designs is enhanced by the application of white soil and results in the ‘imperfect’ appearance that Ozawa desires and which allows his ceramics to continually evolve through daily use.
