Ceramic works with blue glaze, Kyoto Ware

Kyoto ware (Kyo-yaki) refers broadly to pottery made in Kyoto. In the past, when Kyoto was the capital of the country, the highest quality in all cultural products was sought. Kyoto ware was one such product. In response to demand, it continues today to change and respond in terms of design and variety.
In Kyoto Ware the unique colors produced by the glaze plays an equally important role as the glazed ceramic ware itself. This work by Manabe Genki features colors that appear as if being absorbed into the ceramic. He encountered this color that reflects the mysterious blue of the sky after many years of research on glazes. The blue of the great sky that connects the world is also imbued with his wish for a peaceful world.