Monday, August 26, 2024

DELIBERATE

When I first saw this thrown and altered vase form, all I could think was what an excellent use of iron, iron in the temmoku base glaze and also in the rusty overglaze application causing the runny, partridge style effects. Originally round and now octagonal, Kobayashi Kazumasa has defined, deliniated the eight planes by adding protruding borders at the intersection of each panel adding a bit of drama to the form. The planes, lip and angled foot of this vase form create a rather stoic, geometric form that has elements of movement just backing the piece away from the precipice of appearing  to be of industrial origins.        

Kobayashi Kazumasa worked in Kyoto and studied under Kawai Einosuke who was well know for his knowledge and use of glazes. Though I am not well acquainted with Kobayashi's work, it does appear like he made use of a lot of iron glazes including on a number of tokkuri, guinomi and yunomi that are out circling in the ether of the internet. At any rate, this vase shows a reliance on a Kyoto aesthetic blended with Chinese pottery archtypes, blended and used in a rather skilled and deliberate manner which makes me curious about what will be the next pot by this Kobayashi Kazumasa that I encounter?

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