Kazuya Ishida

https://imprintspace.com/blogs/stories/kazuya-kaz-ishida-a-breakdancing-potter-in-bizen-rhythmically-blends-tradition-with-modernity


First vase from Hatfield 2015, and the other from Oxford Anagama Kiln Open Day at Wytham Woods 2017 (although judging by the glaze, probably not fired there).

A vase that I recently sold that was made by Kaz in Bizen and wood-fired there. The white/pink is due to the porcelain slip applied to the stoneware body before firing and the pink colour has occurred in the firing.......... by chance.

Here's on of his sake cups (guinomis) also wood-fired in Bizen with the lid of the wooden box that went with it.

From the 4th firing of the Oxford Anagama Kiln, May 2017

A guinomi from the first firing of the Oxford anagama in January 2016.



You will note that the guinomi (sake cup) is signed Kaz. This denotes that the item was not made in Bizen. Pieces made and fired there have his Japanese signature.

Via Whichford Pottery Gallery

Ishida’s pots at the Whichford Pottery’s octagonal gallery

In January 2016, I held a solo exhibition of Kaz's work at the Harlequin Gallery. Below are images of a few of the items included.



Yumonis and a teabowl.

A couple of vessels from the above exhibition.