Etsy - twopersimmonsGallery Sculptural Mug Large L1 By Ricca Okano/Japanese Studio Ceramics Abstract Ceramic Art Gestural Glazing
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This item is gorgeous as an object of art with painterly & sculptural quality, but also works perfectly as mug or vase. If held in hand, you would feel this item is not really small in size. The body & foot parts are separately thrown & assembled together with the small disc attached which can work as handle. The outside finish is layered - white slip is applied on dark clay body, then glazed in multiple colours/ways with brush strokes & tactile drips, & sgraffito marks are added on top of them. At some parts, scale-like indentations happened to appear through firing process. The inside is vitrified with a blue pool on the bottom. Each piece is one of a kind & full with unique characters. Food safe. The artist's signature is marked on the body. Dimensions Height 12.0 cm / 4.9 inches Cup Diameter 7.5 -9.0 cm / 3 - 3.6 inches Depth including the handle 14.0 cm / 5.6 inches Capacity 260 -280 ml Due to handmade nature, each item is different in size, colour, & texture. Sold separately. Price is for single item only. About the Artist Okano Ricca is a ceramic artist based in Japan. Drawing inspiration from the woodland in the mountainous Karuizawa area, where she lives, Okano explores the interaction between her mind-scape & the natural elements. Her recent works are functional & decorative ceramic objects that feature a striking balance between abstract expression & physical practicality. Each finished piece is highly original, with both painterly & sculptural quality, & full of sensory energy. The results often evoke viewer's original senses & connect strongly with their feelings, which makes her works much sought after internationally. The techniques Okano uses vary from throwing & hand-building, to carving & slab-building, & she often mixes them. The surface finish is layered & densely textured with white slip, multiple glazing, brush strokes & sgraffito mark-marking. Some pieces embody reflective imagery of water, while others have matte finishes & a tactile quality. The glazing process often creates drip blobs, pools & unexpected runs, which is a part of her spontaneity. Okano has exhibited widely, both in Japan & abroad, including solo exhibitions in Tokyo, Taipei & Sydney; group exhibitions in Madrid, New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai. Sculptural Mug Large L1 By Ricca Okano/Japanese Studio Ceramics Abstract Ceramic Art Gestural Glazing
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