HAGA Minoru Buried Firing Silver Flower Vase A

These are works by Minoru Haga, who creates pottery in Sera Town, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Mr. Haga studied Mino ware in Gifu, a pottery production area. He then worked at an automobile factory while pursuing his career as a potter. To dedicate himself solely to his creative endeavors, he opened a studio in Sera Town in 2010, which is close to his hometown of Fuchu City.
His works simultaneously encompass two contrasting impressions: a dynamic, inorganic feel that conveys the beauty and harshness of nature, and a slightly human softness that complements the simple forms.

The "Ume-yaki" technique is a unique method that involves bisque firing, then glazing and main firing, followed by re-firing in a wood-fired kiln with split wood.
This technique has a very high chance of failure, but it produces pottery with complex expressions, which is why Mr. Haga is so dedicated to it.

"Hagihaku" is a new attempt that uses white glazes but intentionally includes a process of applying and then stripping off the glaze to create a decayed texture.
The price range is accessible, and the simple color tones enhance the food served on them.

"Kurogin" is a silver technique that offers glimpses of the rough texture of the clay.
The glare is subdued, and the work beautifully harmonizes a metallic texture with the black of the clay.

Mr. Haga presents the inherent irreversibility of pottery with great sincerity.
What he conveys is not a simple contrast between destruction and rebirth, but an attitude of confronting "irretrievability" itself.
We hope you enjoy Mr. Haga's mastery of various techniques.

■Size: Diameter 8cm, Height 25cm, Mouth diameter 6.5cm
■Weight: Approx. 870g
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*Mr. Haga's works value serendipity, so there are significant individual differences.
The photos show generally similar sizes, but the patterns and fine dimensions vary for each piece, so please consider them as examples.
"Ume-yaki" has a stronger random nature than "Hagihaku." Please be aware of this beforehand.

＜Minoru Haga＞
1983 Born in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture
2008 Graduated from Tajimi City Ceramic Design Institute, received Graduation Project Award
2012 5th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition, 24th Toki City Oribe Day Memorial Project, TOKI Oribe Encouragement Award
2013 Selected for the 6th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition, 25th Toki City Oribe Day Memorial Project
2014 Built a wood-fired kiln in Sera Town, Sera District, Hiroshima Prefecture