Sculpture / Ash-Glazed / Iga / Ohira Kazumasa
Sculpture by Ohira Kazumasa and Two Tea Pots
Ohira Kazumasa(b.1943) is an Iga-based ceramic artist who makes powerful forms 'for wind and water.' He studied sculpture at Musashino Art University and that background shows clearly on his works. Ohira is very interested in 'Environment Ceramic Art' and draws inspiration from stones, the hills, earth and water. Many of his larger installations do accommodate water not for the purpose of flowers or such, yet as an integral shimmering aspect of the form. This is a 2012 work with a white slip over the stoneware body, a powerful leaning form with a small opening. It's 28.5cm.tallx38.5-39cm, signed box, perfect condition. Additional photos of the two tea pots sent upon request.