Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Japanese
Harumi Nakashima is the Director of Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center. Based in the port city of Nagoya Japan, Nakashima creates stunning hand-built porcelain sculptures of incredible complexity and beauty. Taking great care to achieve a flawless surface and form, each piece is created over the course of six months.
A celebrated avante garde ceramicist, Nakashima also previously held the position of professor at the Aichi University of Education (2003 - 2014), and Special Professor (2014 - 2016). He has been an official member of the International Academy of Ceramics since 1992.
Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd geometric shapes embellished with iconic polka dots, works with a level of intricacy that demonstrates the artist’s attention to detail. The sculptor often evokes the Sodeisha art movement, a 1940s reactionary effort against the dominion of Japan’s popular folk-craft styles (especially the traditional, functional aspects of Japanese pottery) and ceramics created for the purpose of tea ceremonies. Sodeisha, known for its modern take on traditional Japanese aesthetics, was disbanded in 1998. However, artists like Nakashima have thrived tremendously by incorporating Sodeisha references into their current pieces. A contemporary aesthetic and subtle, refined references to traditional Japanese pottery allow the works to be perceived aesthetically rather than functionally.(Biography provided by Duane Reed Gallery)
to
11
1
4
6
Overall Height
to
Overall Width
to
11
11
11
230
100
92
85
11
11
10
Artist: Harumi Nakashima
"A Disclosing Form 1610", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Glazed Surface, Porcelain
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Glaze
"Internal Shape 09", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Dynamic Form, Precise Glazing
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
"Proliferating Forms 2037", Contemporary, Ceramic, Sculpture, Porcelain, Japan
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Harumi Nakashima is the Director of Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center. Based in the port city of Nagoya Japan, Nakashima creates stunning hand-built porcelain sculptur...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Glaze
"Proliferating Forms 2024", Contemporary, Ceramic, Sculpture, Porcelain, Japan
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Harumi Nakashima is the Director of Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center. Based in the port city of Nagoya Japan, Nakashima creates stunning hand-built porcelain sculptur...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
"A Disclosing Form 1901", Contemporary, Abstract, Porcelain, Sculpture, Japanese
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Harumi Nakashima is the Director of Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center. Based in the port city of Nagoya Japan, Nakashima creates stunning hand-built porcelain sculptur...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
"A Disclosing Form 1612", Contemporary, Abstract, Porcelain, Sculpture, Design
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Harumi Nakashima is the Director of Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center. Based in the port city of Nagoya Japan, Nakashima creates stunning hand-built porcelain sculptur...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
"Proliferating Forms 2019", Contemporary, Abstract, Ceramic, Porcelain Sculpture
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
"A Disclosing Form 1810", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Dynamic Porcelain Form
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
"Proliferating Forms 13", Contemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Abstract, Design
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
"Internal Shape 09", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Dynamic Form, Precise Glazing
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd geometric shapes embellished with iconic polka dots, works with a level of intricacy that demonstrates the artist’s attention to detail. The sculptor often evokes the Sodeisha art movement, a 1940s reactionary effort against the dominion of Japan’s popular folk-craft styles (especially the traditional, functional aspects of Japanese pottery) and ceramics created for the purpose of tea ceremonies. Sodeisha, known for its modern take on traditional Japanese aesthetics, was disbanded in 1998. However, artists like Nakashima have thrived tremendously by incorporating Sodeisha references into their current pieces. A contemporary aesthetic and subtle, refined references to traditional Japanese pottery allow the works to be perceived aesthetically rather than functionally.
"Internal Shape 09", Abstract...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
"A Disclosing Form 1610", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Glazed Surface, Porcelain
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Glaze
Related Items
Cup with Patterns II (Hand-Painted, Gold Luster)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Melanie Sherman
Cup with Patterns II (Hand-Painted, Gold Luster)
Porcelain, Glaze, Porcelain Paint, Hand-made Vintage Decals, Gold Luster, Platinum Luster
Year: 2022
Size: 3x3.25x3.2...
Category
2010s Modern Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Luster, Porcelain, Paint, Glaze, Underglaze
Cup with Patterns I (Hand-Painted, Gold Luster)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Melanie Sherman
Cup with Patterns I (Hand-Painted, Gold Luster)
Porcelain, Glaze, Porcelain Paint, Hand-made Vintage Decals, Gold Luster, Platinum Luster
Year: 2022
Size: 4x3.5x3.5in...
Category
2010s Modern Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Luster, Paint, Glaze, Underglaze, Porcelain
Reef Ware VI
Located in East Quogue, NY
Multicolored abstract ceramic sculpture titled "Reef Ware iV" by Lauren Skelly Bailey. Glazed stoneware with gold. Size: 7 x 6 x 5 inches.
Dedica...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware, Slip, Glaze
Crimson Fabricated Americana
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Due to the current situation related to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, our gallery will donate 10% of our commission from this sale to the Kansas City Artists Coalition, which has b...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Underglaze, Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze
Löng
By Rain Harris
Located in Kansas City, MO
While her work ranges in scale from dainty diminutive pedestal objects to large sprawling installations, there is a common thread that runs through these seemingly disparate bodies o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Silk, Resin, Glaze
Flow Through
Located in East Quogue, NY
Multicolored abstract ceramic sculpture titled "Flow Through" by Lauren Skelly Bailey. Glazed porcelain with gilded gold. Size: 8 x 6 x 5.5 inches...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware, Slip, Glaze
Wall Sculpture with Golden Top (and opening)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Unknown Artist
Wall Sculpture with Golden Top (and opening)
Porcelain, Glaze, Gold Luster
Year: Unknown
Size: 9.5x2.5x2in
Ref.: 24802-1740
*could also be used a single stem wall-moun...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Luster, Porcelain, Glaze
Gemini Headspace
Located in East Quogue, NY
Yellow, blue and white round abstract ceramic sculpture titled "Gemini Headspace" by Lauren Skelly Bailey. Glazed porcelain with cobalt. Size: 7 x...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware, Slip, Glaze
Attached
By Stephanie Lanter
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Stephanie Lanter
Title : "Attached"
Materials : Porcelain, glaze, stoneware, wire, thread
Date : 2020
Dimensions : 20" x 9" x 8.5"
Description : Manually slip-trailed sculpture...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Untitled
By Eva Zethraeus
Located in Morton Grove, IL
porcelain, glaze, silver luster
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Cloud Moon Jar
By Sam Chung
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sam Chung
Cloud Moon Jar, 2023
porcelain, overglaze, glaze
17" x 16.5" x 15.5"
The moon jar is one of the most iconic ceramic forms in Korea – revered for its simple, austere beau...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Glaze
Shino Bowl
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Takuro Kuwata 桑田卓郎
Shino Bowl with golden and kairagi glaze
Category
2010s Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Previously Available Items
"Proliferating Forms 2032", Contemporary, Abstract, Porcelain, Sculpture, Design
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
H 10.6 in W 8.6 in D 15.7 in
A Disclosing Form 1607, Contemporary Porcelain Sculpture with Glaze, Biomorphic
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Glaze, Ceramic, Clay
Coexistence of Absurdity and Rationality in Form - 1505 by Harumi Nakashima 2015
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Harumi's work combines incredible complexity with a elegant and refined form. The dot patterning placed on the surface, one by one, accentuates and compliments the form, making for ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Glaze
Harumi Nakashima abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Harumi Nakashima abstract sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Harumi Nakashima in ceramic, porcelain, glaze and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Harumi Nakashima abstract sculptures, so small editions measuring 14 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Koji Takei, Aya Mori, and Michael Warrick. Harumi Nakashima abstract sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $14,250 and tops out at $32,500, while the average work can sell for $22,000.
Artists Similar to Harumi Nakashima
Questions About Harumi Nakashima Abstract Sculptures
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To create his art, Harumi Nakashima first forms the objects out of kaolin clay using his hands and tools. Then, he puts the clay through a double-firing process that he engineered himself. Finally, he paints the porcelain with its signature polka dot motifs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Harumi Nakashima art.