Haga Minoru Black and Silver Rimmed Plate 25cm

These are works by Minoru Haga, a potter based in Sera Town, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Mr. Haga studied Mino ware in Gifu, a renowned pottery region. He then worked as a potter while employed at an automobile factory, but in 2010, he opened a studio in Sera Town, close to his hometown of Fuchu City, to dedicate himself to his creative work.
His pieces simultaneously encompass two opposing impressions: a dynamic, inorganic feel that conveys the beauty and harshness of nature, and a slightly human softness that complements their simple forms.

The "Umemiyaki" technique is a unique method that involves bisque firing, followed by glazing and high firing, and then burying the piece in split wood and firing it again in a wood-fired kiln.
Although this technique has a very high failure rate, it results in pottery with complex expressions, which is why Mr. Haga is so dedicated to it.

"Hakuhaku" is a new endeavor that uses white glazes but includes a process of intentionally applying and then stripping away the glaze, creating a deliberately decayed texture.
The price range is accessible, and the simple color tones enhance the food served on them.

"Kurogin" is a silver technique that reveals the rough texture of the clay.
The glare is subdued, and it's a piece where a metallic texture and the black of the earth are beautifully harmonized with the clay.

Mr. Haga very sincerely presents the inherent irreversibility of the act of pottery.
What lies there is not a simple contrast of destruction and regeneration, but an attitude of confronting "irretrievability" itself.
We hope you enjoy Mr. Haga, who skillfully uses various techniques.

■ Size: Diameter 25cm Height 2cm
■ Weight: Approximately 800g
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*Mr. Haga's works value serendipity, so there are significant individual differences.
The photos show pieces of roughly the same size, but each pattern and subtle dimension will vary, so please consider them as an example.
"Umemiyaki" has a stronger random nature than "Hakuhaku." Please be aware of this in advance.

1983 Born in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture
2008 Completed Tajimi City Ceramic Design Research Institute, received graduation project award
2012 The 24th Toki City Oribe Day Commemorative Project, 5th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition, TOKI Oribe Encouragement Award
2013 The 25th Toki City Oribe Day Commemorative Project, 6th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition, selected
2014 Built a wood-fired kiln in Sera Town, Sera-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture