Keshiki -Sanshiki- vase and clay during the Bizen

and clay during the Bizen firing process

a rare and highly valuable technique that results in a golden glaze

thanks to its rounded bottom

the traditional Goma patterning is an important means of aesthetic expression for Bizen artists

giving the piece a soft expression

Keshiki -Sanshiki- vase and clay during the BizenIchiros Keshiki series. Keshiki () means landscape in Japanese. In Bizen Art, the keshiki of a piece refers to the landscape of the surface formed through variations in color and texture. Ichiro designs the keshiki of his artwork intentionally, hoping that the various ways of interpreting his works will inspire people to engage in lively discussion when using the pieces in their daily lives. Sanshiki () means three colors. Ichiro created the three