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Editor's Column “The Path of Japanese Crafts” VOL.8

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We share a variety of information and perspectives on Japanese crafts, including exhibition information and interviews.
Editor's Column “The Path of Japanese Crafts” VOL.8
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Shizuoka
Sep 1 – Oct 17, 2023
MOA MUSEUM OF ART
Sep 12 – Nov 26, 2023
Mitsui Memorial Museum
Sep 29 – Oct 29, 2023
ATELIER MUJI GINZA
Sep 30 – Nov 26, 2023
Tomo Museum of Art
Hiroshi Taruta is a ceramic artist energetically dedicated to his creative pursuits in Seto, Aichi Prefecture. His artistic style combines refreshing shades of seihakuji (blue-white glaze) porcelain with the translucent technique of hotaru-de, which allows light to pass through. The artist has consistently pursued this artistic style throughout his ceramic career. To master the technically challenging hotaru-de technique, he diligently hones his skills day by day. The resulting pieces embody a cool and serene beauty, and have garnered increasing attention in recent years.
“Kobo / Ray of Light” is a flower vase with a striking design featuring multiple thin streams of light flowing in straight lines. It exudes an orderly and harmonious presence, as the subtle interplay of light and the smoothness of the seihakuji glaze pool soften the overall atmosphere. The assured lines resemble the trajectories of stars tracing across the sky, earnestly expressing a landscape that capturing the artist’s personal perception of beauty.