Akira YAMADA

Akira Yamada

The eye-catching scarlet of the scarlet scare

"Shojohi" is a work by Yamada Akira that is striking for its deep, clear red.
Known since ancient times as a noble color, scarlet is a traditional color that symbolizes Japanese color culture, combining vividness with serenity and depth.

The surface of the vessel is covered with soft curves created by carving, and the shades of red change gently depending on the angle of the light and the viewing position.
Although it is free of decoration, the shape and color itself have a strong presence, giving it the appearance of an objet d'art that goes beyond its original purpose.

This piece is a condensed expression of the artist's exploration of color and form, which is unique to him as he has continued to exhibit his work both domestically and internationally for many years.
This piece will transform your everyday life into a special experience.

Artist History

1959 Born in Kyoto
1983 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Vocational Training School
1984 Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Industrial Testing Center
1994 Beyond Vessel - Beyond the concept of vessels - (New Zealand)
La Parfum (Gallery KUKI
Paris)
2000 Matsuya Ginza (Tokyo)
International Ceramic Art Exchange Exhibition (China Art Museum
Beijing)
2001 Gallips (Tokyo)
2005 Ceramics that Color Lake Country (Shiga Ceramic Cultural Park)
2006 Beyond the Border (National Library of Singapore)
2007 SOFA New York (USA)
2012 Tenmaya Hiroshima Store (Hiroshima)
2014 LIXIL Gallery (Tokyo)
2017 Rokudo (Kyoto)
Eastern Influences (Snyderman-Works Gallery
Philadelphia)
2018 Tenmaya Okayama Store (Okayama)
(Snyderman-Works Gallery
Philadelphia)
2021 "Thoughts on Tiles - From the Perspective of Ceramics" (Tajimi City Mosaic Tile Museum)
2022 Contemporary Vessel Takahiro Kondo x Akira Yamada (Wako Hall)

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