Stars shining brightly on a plateJun Iwai is a ceramic artist who has a kiln called Rikkagama, in the suburb of Sendai-shi. His work is a unique adaptation of Rikka Tenmokuyu Chawan. He studied crystal glaze and ”Tenmoku” glaze, and he creates pieces that are breathtakingly beautiful. |
Overseas experience helped overcome fearsApart from the exhibition in Rome in 2007, Iwai held many exhibitions overseas as ”ANTINOO Series”. They were held in America, Italy, Korea and other places. These experience contributed to broadening his style, he said. |
Making a pattern on a plateNakata had an unglazed plate in front of him. ”You can do whatever you want. ” Iwata commented as he handed over a needle and laughed. You scratch the plate with the needle to make patterns. Then it is glazed and baked to bring out the pattern. |
ACCESS
- Rikkagama
- Sendai-shi, Miyagi