Listening to the clay, he begins to move his hands

Atsushi Ogata is a ceramic artist who listens to the clay and creates pottery that makes use of the clay’s characteristics.

The kind of creation he aims for is one that shows the depth and true essence of the pottery.
Pottery born from these pure thoughts both give off a primitive, yet strong and dramatic sense.
Through his works, we can truly enjoy the touch and feel of clay.

Pottery that is full of the grandeur of nature and will deliver the happiness of passing through the ages with you.


Expression

In order to convey the characteristics of the clay, Atsushi Ogata uses unprocessed clay and continues to create pottery while facing the expression of white slip ware.
Mixing clay with a white slip coat, an abundance of individuality unique to the clay is extracted from the flames from which help to produce it.
These make for unique pieces, none of which show us the same kind of design.

土の持ち味を伝えるため、精製されていない原土を用いながら、粉引の表現に向き合い作陶を続けている。
陶土に白化粧を組み合わせ、炎によって引き出されるのは、土そのものの豊かな個性。
一枚として同じ表情がないユニークピースだ。

Design

The shape of the pottery is simple and subtle, yet sometimes confident and powerful.
Just holding it in your hand, you will feel the characteristics of the clay.

かたちは素朴でさり気ない優しさに溢れ、時に堂々として力強い。
手に持つと、触れた指先からもうつわの表情が伝わる。
確かな存在感と美しさのあるうつわは、使うたびに誇らしい気持ちにさせてくれる。

撮影/Yuko Okoso(大社優子) 料理/Ichinyoan(一如庵)
撮影/Yuko Okoso(大社優子) 料理/Ichinyoan(一如庵)
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