Arguably Japan’s most popular ceramic artist, Fukami Sueharu (b. 1947) beautifully utilizes pure celadon blue to great and original effect. His mastery of celadon glaze allows him to produce a wide variety of blues: clear sky blue, deep rich aqua, pale blue-grey, and a pure blue that is almost white have all appeared in his oeuvre. He makes both functional and sculptural works, but all of his ceramics illustrate a purity of design and originality of spirit that are the mark of a true master. Fukami’s ceramics are widely collected and can be found in many museum collections internationally. He is truly a treasured innovator of the ceramic arts.
This piece is beautifully balanced with an asymmetrical elegance.
Arguably Japan’s most popular ceramic artist, Fukami Sueharu beautifully utilizes pure celadon blue to great and original effect. His mastery of celadon glaze allows him to produce a wide variety of blues: clear sky blue, deep rich aqua, pale blue-grey, and a pure blue that is almost white have all appeared in his oeuvre. He makes both functional and sculptural works, but all of his ceramics illustrate a purity of design and originality of spirit that are the mark of a true master. Fukami’s ceramics are widely collected and can be found in many museum collections around the world. He is truly a treasured innovator of the ceramic arts.
This piece is beautifully balanced with an asymmetrical elegance.