Tetsuya Ozawa 'Yellow Footed Bowl' (2531)

Dimensions: H 16.5cm x W 24cm 

Materials: Black Clay, sourced locally to the artist's hometown, Tokomame.

Method: The body of this elegant vessel is made from black clay. 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 wide bowl that gently curves in at the rim, raised on a conical foot. Formed from black clay and finished in Ozawa’s characteristic style, the surface is brushed with a muted umber-yellow glaze that allows the depth of the underlying clay to remain visible.

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.