

Tetsuya Ozawa Cream Teacup 9
Dimensions: H 8.5cm x W 12cm x D 8cm
Material: Black Clay, sourced locally to the artist's hometown, Tokomame.
Method: The body of this beautiful mug 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. Following the firing process, white soil is applied in a thin layer, enhancing the rough texture of the piece.
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:
This cream teacup is made from black clay from Tokomame, where Tetsuya Ozawa lives and works. Strong, yet light-weight, its simple form accentuates the piece's surface. Ozawa applies a traditional Japanese glaze, Chara, and uses ‘kofuki’, a dusting technique, to create his interesting uneven and organic surfaces. Glimpses to the material underneath are achieved through a technique comparable to abstract drawing.
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.
Tetsuya Ozawa Cream Teacup 9
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