Atsushi Ogata Black Background Brushstroke Vase Diameter (φ) 150mm × Height (h) 130mm Opening Diameter 25mm This is a vase with a black background and brushstroke pattern by contemporary ceramic artist Atsushi Ogata. Born in Tokyo in 1960. He is currently based in Uda City, Nara Prefecture, and continues to create using techniques such as "karatsu" and brushstroke while harnessing the strength of clay rich in iron content. The vessels fired in a wood kiln possess a solid presence amidst tranquility, bringing depth and tension to the space they occupy. The black background brushstroke work by contemporary ceramic artist Atsushi Ogata is a unique piece created by swiftly applying white slip with a brush onto a vessel shaped from black clay. The dynamic brush strokes carve a strong rhythm, embodying a sense of vitality and life as if capturing the artist's breath. The fresh vitality emitted by seasonal flowers and plants resonates with the energy embedded in Atsushi Ogata's flower vase, bringing deep emotion to those who behold it.
