Attention to detailThe most important characteristics of works by Umakoshi is his ”attention to detail.” Not only the color and shape, but also the surface. He used to make large pieces in the past, but currently he works on mostly vases and perfume bottles. From the surface, interior, to all the details, every aspect is delicately beautiful. Observing the process of glasswork being created in his studio, you can see the vast potential of glasswork as a form of expression. |
The importance of unintentional resultsThe characteristic of Umakoshi’s works appear on the texture of the surface. Nakata took notice of a piece with a rough surface like frost. The surface was created by a technique called ”glue chip”. The bumps and grooves were not carved by hand but are small cracks made accidentally on the surface. The ”glue” in ”glue chip” is animal glue. The base underneath is sandblasted then animal glue is applied to the surface. |
Appearance of textureUmakoshi also applies enamel when coloring his pieces. He applies the enamel then gilds it at a high temperature. White enamel becomes slightly opaque but sheen, giving the piece a unique expression. |
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- Glasswork Artist Yasushi Umakoshi
- Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture
- URL http://panorama-index.jp/umakoshi_yasushi/