Minimalist Japanese Studio Art Pottery Vase by Nozomi Fujii

Minimalist Textured Grey, flared "Vase 028" by Nozumi Fujii, Japanese Ceramicist who combines traditional Japanese ceramic techniques with contemporary design in her pieces, using symmetry as a limiting condition in the design of her pieces. In addition, she does not use glazes but prefers to bring out the natural colors and textures of the clay to highlight the primitive feel of the past in a modern setting. The unusual profile and rough texture of this vase is a classic example of her work. (see Notes on Nozomi Fujii below.) This special order item measures 8.5" in diameter across the top lip, 1.8" across the base , 7.25" high and weighs a hefty 2 lbs, 13 oz. The artist only makes items to order: 20-22 weeks lead time and shipping from Japan. (This item was crafted for a collector from whose estate it was sourced.) In very good condition, only used for display. A striking and handsome vase for a simple arrangement or as a sculptural display piece that brings calming energy to a space.

Notes on Nozomi Fujii:

Fujii was born in Kuwana, Japan in 1976. She began her ceramics studies at Shizuoka University, where she graduated in 1999. To further her studies, she worked at the Tokoname City Municipal Ceramic Art Laboratory, a revered institution in the training, preservation and support of ceramic arts in Japan, moving on to her own solo work in 2001. [Tokoname is the location of the oldest of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns where large scale pottery production started n the Heian Period (794-1185) with the manufacturing of ceramic pots and vessels. The city, with about 3000 kilns throughtout the city during its heyday, specialized in teapots, bottles, and containers to transport water, and sake and for the storage of Buddhist sutras and scrolls, as well as tiles, bricks, and pipes. Today the city honors its historic roots through museums, training artisans and supporting individual artist in their craft.] Fujii uses inspiration from her past and from nature, carefully integrating and planning her pieces before she sits at the wheel. Other artists that inspire her work are Alberto Giacometti, Constantin Brancusi, Leonard da Vinci, Hans Coper, Tadao Ando, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Naoto Fukasawa and traces of their influence can be seen in some of her pieces. Fujii started exhibiting her works on 2009, and participated in the prestigious 1000 Vases show in Paris in 2020.