Ripples -Spring- ALL Artist Collection shallow sake cup—shaped in the

shallow sake cup—shaped in the style of a traditional sakazuki—has quickly become one of the most sought-after forms in Kazuya’s collection

it is precisely engineered to remain upright—a delicate balance of form and function

This is achieved by deliberately preserving the earthen hues to the fullest extent

The artist's masterful use of this technique results in a dynamic expression that imbues the work with a strong and evocative presence

Obtained from only a small portion of the kiln firing at a time

Ripples -Spring- ALL Artist Collection shallow sake cup—shaped in theKazuya's Ripples series takes inspiration from gentle ripples forming on the surface of an otherwise tranquil pond. As with many of Kazuya's works, in this piece, one can appreciate the masterful application of several traditional Bizen Art techniques. For example, the subtle sheen on the surface of this piece was created not by glaze but by rapidly cooling the piece after firing. Kazuya also leveraged his unique technique of using a burner in the