Sky ALL Artist Collection Ishime (石目) means the texture

Ishime (石目) means the texture of pebbles in Japanese

To create such a balanced and subtle shape requires a mastery of the potter's wheel as well as an understanding of how firing will affect the overall form of the piece

5 cm 300ml (G19)

Bizen Art aesthetics developed in close relation to other aspects of Japanese culture

Sky ALL Artist Collection Ishime (石目) means the textureThough simple in form, this piece exhibits Toshiaki's extraordinary technique. To create such a balanced and subtle shape requires a mastery of the potter's wheel as well as an understanding of how firing will affect the overall form of the piece. The bluish gray line which cuts across the middle of the piece was a serendipitous addition, and the layering of brown, blue and black evokes an image of earth meeting sky meeting space. Where the sky meets