Illustrated
is another slender Turkish blue vase by the late Kato Kenji. This particular
vase is just a bit different than others I have posted as it has a slightly
quilted form, is banded with each segregated panel having its own individual
design which ties together the entire pot. It is easy to get stuck on a
singular aspect of a potter's work but if you have seen Kato Kenji's pottery in
person, there is a sense of awe regarding the seeming spontaneity, bold flair
and speed of his brushwork which he has adapted so well to each and every form
that he has used. I should also like to add that in certain respects like the
well practiced designs of Hamada Shoji, Kato's brushwork, designs and
decoration always have a freshness and brightness to them proving it is hard to
get tired of something that comes from the heart and spirit of remarkable
potter.
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