Kouichirou IsezakiThe "Pull-out Black Teaware" is pulled out of the kiln while still bright red, and then buried in rice husks to cool.

The result was not a jet-black color, but rather a slightly greenish, glassy finish. The roughly beveled edges create an indescribable charm, bringing out a unique appeal not seen in previous Bizen ware.

Shinji IchiokaThe "copper water dropper" is a replica of a red clay teapot from the Yixing kiln in China.

Because it's just water droplets, the lid can't be removed. The knob in the center of the lid serves as an air vent. The handle is positioned slightly high, and the straight-ahead spout gives it a sense of tension.

It is a simple yet powerful work, and it clearly demonstrates Ichioka's undeniable skill.

Kousuke Katou"View - Vase -" is a work that revives "Damascus steel," which is said to have disappeared in the 18th century, as a form of contemporary art.

His three-dimensional works, which utilize flowing curves, are known both in Japan and internationally, but even in his smaller pieces, the unique patterns exude a captivating charm.

Tsubusa KatouThis "Blue and White Porcelain Water Jar" is a work characteristic of Kato, known for his sharp and dynamic pieces that make full use of the plasticity of porcelain clay, and features a vigorous brushwork.

He said he's currently working on a smaller piece.

This exhibition will feature items such as incense boxes and sake vessels with faceted edges that appear to have been haphazardly cut with a sharp knife.

Nami TakahashiThe "White Porcelain Tea Set" is captivating for the beauty of the shadows created by its sharp edges and gentle curves.

The artwork is created through a time-consuming process of dividing it into multiple parts and "casting" them together.

He received the Japan Crafts Association Newcomer Award in 2016, and there is a sense of tension in his work regardless of its size.

Kouji TodaIs the "Yakishime no Tou" (Fired Stone Tower) a work inspired by the Hyakumanto Dharani (One Million Pagodas Dharani)?

If that is the case, then this "Yakishime Tower" may contain the artist's prayers for the protection of the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A regular spiral stretches towards the sky, and another spiral lurks beneath the surface, hidden from view.

Masaru NakadaThe word "koro" has various meanings, but here it likely means "something round" or "something small."

The tips of diagonally cut cylinders and the hollowed-out sides of oval shapes are accented with small glaze crystals.

It has no practical use, but it's an experiment in exploring the fun of small shapes.

Kouji HatakeyamaThe appeal of the "Six Faces" lies not only in their form, but also in the beauty of the patterns created by the corrosion of the bronze.

The interior is covered in gold leaf, representing a golden world of Buddhahood rather than empty darkness.

Regardless of the size of the work, it possesses a dignified presence and embodies profound thought.

Tomoyuki HoshinoThe "Camellia Incense Box" is made by picking up the seeds of a wild camellia tree that grows behind the workshop, shaping them into a mold, and then creating an incense box.

It is said that the clay was mixed with gray pigment, to which a small amount of pink pigment was added before firing. Traces of this can be faintly seen on the body.

It's also interesting how the shape of the incense box looks different depending on the angle.

Aki Rusu"Body b" refers to the structural members that support a building, such as columns, beams, floors, and walls.

A mesh-like wall is created using square frames, and within that space, columns and beams are represented by lines of varying lengths.

"I've come to see even the smallest details within a single line," says the artist, describing the world of his artistic sensibility.