In conversation with Suzuki hideaki
In Japan there is the saying that there is a "universe in a bowl."
Suzuki Hideaki creates his universe in his vessels. He does not make them for people to use, but to enjoy as an art piece. Still, his pieces challenge the collectors. Imagine how his plates pop up among other plane plates! As a person who loved American pop art, Japanese esthetic movie, and literature, ceramics felt like a distant world. However, when he was trying to find his way of living, ceramic seemed to be something reachable. He ended up learning in traditional ceramic site Kutani which is known for enamel, and then later also in Minnesota. He told me that Kutani gave him tools, and those few years of American art education made him realize that idea is more important than technique.
