Mixing ceramics and porcelainThe charm of Riichi Sasaki is by far the fact that he is not bound by existing limits. For example, one of his recent challenges was to cover porcelain clay over ceramic clay. The result is a white layer left on the surface like an eggshell which creates a unique effect. By adding patterns to it, it looks like it was naturally weathered. |
Search, rather than be taughtWhat he teaches the students is to “search”. “I want them to absorb many things and grow. I teach at the university hoping that the students learn the basics, and use that to expand their field of vision. “ |
Something that is born out of risk”Monozukuri” is all about starting with a desire ”I want to express this way” or ”I want to make this”, and putting that into the work. You start there and keep working on it until you are able to make it happen. It is more like setting a goal and working towards it. However, Sasaki puts it a little differently. “Sometimes your goal can change. That’s ok too. It’s not just like you’re satisfied just by achieving your goal. Sometimes it’s good to have something betray you along the way. To me, that’s pottery.” |
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- Potter Riichi Sasaki
- Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture