Orb vases by Tetsuya Ozawa, from the exhibition "Near & Far", November 2023 at DEA EAST.

Small and perfectly spherical, these exquisite vases are the epitome of simplicity -  the evenness of their shape contrasting beautifully with their gorgeous textured surface.

In his signature "kofuki" glaze in black, white or red.

dimensions
height: 14.5cm
diameter: 14.5cm
weight: 575g

Nb. these are hand made pieces and measurements are approximate.

Ceramic.
Hand made in Japan.
TO-13-2

Born in 1984, Tetsuya Ozawa lives and works in the ancient ceramic town of Tokoname, Japan. After studying Fine Arts at Nagoya University, he apprenticed under ceramic master, Yoshikawa Masamichi.

In his work, there is a nod to classicism, restraint and refinement, but with the appearance of lightness and a modern fresh brilliance wrought into his surfaces, which is achieved by his special glazing technique. Called "Kofuki", it's a process whereby white soil is dusted over local Tokoname clay forms after firing, and the palette is restricted to the clay colours of the the region - rust, yellow, white & black.

Read more about Tetsuya Ozawa.