Mutsuo Yanagihara

Brutalist Pot

Circa 1960's

Square vase "Couple" 2012. Stoneware, h 28.5 cm The Square Vase "Couple" is a striking ceramic vase that combines modern design with artistic elegance. Its square shape adds a contemporary touch, while the "Couple" motif adds a sense of intimacy and connection to the piece. Crafted from ceramic, a versatile and popular material in the realm of pottery and sculptural art, this vase showcases both aesthetic beauty and functional utility. The ceramic material allows for intricate details, smooth surfaces, and a range of glazes and finishes, enhancing its visual appeal. Inese Margevica (1960) Education: 2004 – LU, master's degree of educational sciences in art pedagogy; 2001 – LMA, Master of Arts degree; 1990 – LMA, Department of Applied Decorative Arts; 1981 – Riga Applied Arts Secondary School; 1977 – Riga 5th secondary school; Professional unions: 1992 – Artists' Union of Latvia; 1991 – ceramics association "Logs" Personal exhibitions: 2006 – "Black and white", in "Apsida" gallery, Riga; 2005 – "Touch", in the "Apsida" gallery in Riga; 2003 – "Black and white stories", in Satakunta Museum, Pori (Finland); 2003 – "Black and white stories", in the gallery "Apsīda" in Riga; 2000 – "Ceļabiedri", in the gallery "Apsīda" in Riga; 1998 – "Gaisma", Unibank branch in Riga; 1996 – "Feast over water", in the gallery "Jāņas sēta" in Riga; 1994 – "Ornamentalism and figuralism", in the gallery "Kolonna" in Riga; 1993 – "Chamots", in Reiterna House in Riga; Exhibitions: 2006 – Exhibition dedicated to the Assembly of the International Academy of Ceramics "Clay is everywhere" at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga; 2006 – International mini-ceramics exhibition at the Riga Porcelain...

Plate from stone mass Chair with dress d 36 cm The black and white drawing on the plate showcases a stylized representation of everyday objects. The artist's use of black and white ...

Bubble vase, White stoneware, h 16 cm; d 28 cm The Bubble Vase is a stunning piece crafted from white stoneware, showcasing a beautiful combination of elegance and organic forms. The vase features a unique bubble-like texture. The irregular and organic shape of the vase enhances its artistic appeal, providing an intriguing contrast to more traditional and symmetrical vase forms. The white color of the stoneware lends a sense of purity and simplicity to the vase, making it versatile and complementary to various interior styles and color schemes. It can effortlessly blend into modern, minimalist spaces or add a crisp and fresh accent to more vibrant and eclectic decor. Inese Margevica (1960) Education: 2004 – LU, master's degree of educational sciences in art pedagogy; 2001 – LMA, Master of Arts degree; 1990 – LMA, Department of Applied Decorative Arts; 1981 – Riga Applied Arts Secondary School; 1977 – Riga 5th secondary school; Professional unions: 1992 – Artists' Union of Latvia; 1991 – ceramics association "Logs" Personal exhibitions: 2006 – "Black and white", in "Apsida" gallery, Riga; 2005 – "Touch", in the "Apsida" gallery in Riga; 2003 – "Black and white stories", in Satakunta Museum, Pori (Finland); 2003 – "Black and white stories", in the gallery "Apsīda" in Riga; 2000 – "Ceļabiedri", in the gallery "Apsīda" in Riga; 1998 – "Gaisma", Unibank branch in Riga; 1996 – "Feast over water", in the gallery "Jāņas sēta" in Riga; 1994 – "Ornamentalism and figuralism", in the gallery "Kolonna" in Riga; 1993 – "Chamots", in Reiterna House in Riga; Exhibitions: 2006 – Exhibition dedicated to the Assembly of the International Academy of Ceramics "Clay is everywhere" at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga; 2006 – International mini-ceramics exhibition at the Riga Porcelain...

Ballerina 2015. Porcelain, 12x19 cm (2 of 3) The Ballerina figurine is a charming piece of porcelain art created in 2015. It features a sitting ba...

Ballerina 2015. Porcelain, 12x19 cm (1 of 3) The Ballerina figurine is a charming piece of porcelain art created in 2015. It features a sitting ba...

“Untitled” ceramic, is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. This piece is signed on the bottom and can be found on page 92, plate #125 in “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay.” John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery...