Plate / Rimpei Watanabe

Bold brush marks, interwoven with fine, scratch-like lines, emerge across the surface of this piece.
It was created in response to a request for a generously sized plate.

The artist works with clay and raw materials gathered directly from the mountains.
Having lived in the UK and later engaged in textile dyeing after returning to Japan, Watanabe’s unique sensibility is deeply embedded in the work.

Firing takes place in a six-meter-long underground anagama kiln.
Primitive yet profoundly expressive, the kiln reflects seasonal shifts in humidity and the surrounding environment, imprinting each piece with the natural rhythms of Japan.

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Rimpei Watanabe｜渡辺林平

Born in Okayama, Japan, 1974.
He built a kiln in a mountain settlement in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, for creating his works. These works possess a unique beauty with the technique of “Kohiki” which involves powdered clay to create delicate patterns and color variations on the surface. They also exhibit wild touch and detailed craftsmanship, as well as the appealing texture of “Hakeme”. The ambience of the objects gives a sense of the creator’s personality.