This work by Japanese artist Takashi Baba, a renowned Bizen-yaki ceramicist, illustrates his expertise in traditional wood-fired techniques. This Bizen ceramic vase presents a striking contrast between deep blue hues and earthy tones, enhanced by vitrified ash effects. Baba's art embodies a fusion of tradition and modernity, with sculptural forms that reflect a harmonious dialogue between earth, fire, and nature, perfectly represented in this piece.
Bizen ceramics, or Bizen-yaki, is a thousand-year-old Japanese tradition known for its unglazed finish and unique natural effects. Fired at high temperatures in wood-fired kilns, it derives its aesthetic from the fusion of ash and clay, creating irregular patterns and raw textures. Prized for its durability and deep connection to the natural elements, it represents a refined art blending simplicity and authenticity, perfectly aligned with Japanese Zen philosophy.
Condition report: very good
- Reference :
- E1098
- Width :
- 22 (cm)
- Height :
- 36 (cm)
- Depth :
- 21 (cm)
- Era::
- 21st century
- Style::
- Asian Art
- Materials:
- Ceramic
