Haga Minoru mass E
Haga Minoru mass E
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These are works by Minoru Haga, a potter based in Sera Town, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Haga learned Mino ware in Gifu, a famous pottery region. He then worked as a potter while employed at a car factory, before opening his studio in Sera Town in 2010, close to his hometown of Fuchu City, to dedicate himself to creative activities.
His works simultaneously embody two opposing impressions: a dynamic, inorganic feel that evokes the beauty and harshness of nature, and a subtle human softness that complements the simple forms.
The "ume-yaki" (buried firing) technique is a unique method that involves bisque firing, followed by glaze application and main firing, and then burying the piece in split firewood for a second firing in a wood-fired kiln.
Although this method has a high probability of failure, it results in pottery with complex expressions, which Haga passionately pursues.
"Hakuhaku" (peeled white) is a new endeavor that uses white glazes but includes a process of intentionally applying and then peeling off the glaze, deliberately creating a decayed texture.
The price range is accessible, and the simple color tones enhance the food.
"Kurogin" (black silver) is a silver technique that reveals the raw texture of the clay.
The glare is subdued, creating a work where a metallic texture harmonizes well with the black of the earth.
Haga presents the inherent irreversibility of pottery with utmost sincerity.
What lies there is not a simple contrast of destruction and rebirth, but an attitude of confronting "irretrievability" itself.
We hope you enjoy Haga, who skillfully uses various techniques.
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*Minoru Haga's works value serendipity, so there are significant individual differences.
The photos show pieces that are roughly the same size, but the patterns and delicate sizes of each piece differ. Please consider them as an example.
Ume-yaki has a stronger random nature than Hakuhaku. Thank you for your understanding.
＜Minoru Haga＞
1983 Born in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture
2008 Completed Tajimi City Ceramic and Design Research Institute, received Graduation Project Award
2012 The 24th Toki City Oribe Day Memorial Event, 5th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition, TOKI Oribe Encouragement Award
2013 The 25th Toki City Oribe Day Memorial Event, 6th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition, Selected
2014 Built a wood-fired kiln in Sera-cho, Sera-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture
