http://www.reserch.tougei.museum.ibk.ed.jp/viewer/genre2.html?id=23 This ceramic vase by Arata Kōji (荒田耕治) exemplifies his refined approach to form and surface. Thrown with a softly swelling body and a slender, upright neck, the vessel achieves a poised balance between volume and restraint. The surface is meticulously carved with repeating geometric motifs, creating a rhythmic pattern that wraps the form and subtly catches the light. Beneath the incised lines, the clay body reveals warm, earthy tones, enlivened by fine speckling and gentle firing variations. The contrast between the precise geometry and the organic texture of the clay lends the work a quiet tension and depth. Both contemplative and architectural, this piece reflects Arata’s mastery of disciplined craftsmanship and his sensitivity to material, space, and natural imperfection. Arata Kōji (荒田耕治) is a distinguished Japanese ceramic artist known for his refined exploration of form, surface, and rhythm. Born in Hokkaido, he established his practice in Ibaraki Prefecture, where he developed a distinctive vocabulary rooted in carved geometric patterns and subdued, earthy tones. His works often balance strict structural order with subtle variations introduced by hand, revealing a quiet tension between control and natural imperfection. Arata’s vessels are not merely functional objects but meditative forms that respond sensitively to light and space. A member of the Japan Kōgei Association, he has exhibited widely in Japan and abroad, with works held in museum and public collections, affirming his position within contemporary Japanese ceramic art. NOTICE

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