These are antique pieces and are sold as such. Although VV does its best to highlight major flaws, minor imperfections should be expected reflecting the age and previous use of the piece.
This contemporary ceramic work by Japanese artist Hiroshi Aoki reflects a disciplined and time-intensive approach to material, process, and form. Rooted in a sustained engagement with clay and firing, the work emphasizes duration and physical transformation rather than surface effect or artificial patina.
The piece is hand-built using multiple types of clay, applied directly to the form through a layered process. After glazing and firing, the surface is deliberately reworked: the glaze is partially removed, exposing underlying areas that were shielded from direct heat. These sections reveal subtle variations in texture and tone, where traces of glaze interaction and firing remain embedded in the clay body.
The resulting surface presents a complex, mineral quality with an organic, stone-like appearance. Soft asymmetries and restrained proportions give the work a sculptural presence that sits between vessel and object. Its muted earth tones and tactile finish underscore the artist’s interest in permanence, restraint, and the physical record of time spent in making.
Measurements:
Approx. 39 × 29 cm
About the work:
This piece exemplifies Hiroshi Aoki’s practice of allowing process and time to define the final form. Neither purely functional nor decorative, the work aligns with contemporary Japanese ceramic traditions that value material integrity and quiet complexity. Suitable for both private collections and curated interiors, it offers a refined balance between sculpture and object, where surface, form, and process are inseparable.
This contemporary ceramic work by Japanese artist Hiroshi Aoki reflects a disciplined and time-intensive approach to material, process, and form. Rooted in a sustained engagement with clay and firing, the work emphasizes duration and physical transformation rather than surface effect or artificial patina.
The piece is hand-built using multiple types of clay, applied directly to the form through a layered process. After glazing and firing, the surface is deliberately reworked: the glaze is partially removed, exposing underlying areas that were shielded from direct heat. These sections reveal subtle variations in texture and tone, where traces of glaze interaction and firing remain embedded in the clay body.
The resulting surface presents a complex, mineral quality with an organic, stone-like appearance. Soft asymmetries and restrained proportions give the work a sculptural presence that sits between vessel and object. Its muted earth tones and tactile finish underscore the artist’s interest in permanence, restraint, and the physical record of time spent in making.
Measurements:
Approx. 39 × 29 cm
About the work:
This piece exemplifies Hiroshi Aoki’s practice of allowing process and time to define the final form. Neither purely functional nor decorative, the work aligns with contemporary Japanese ceramic traditions that value material integrity and quiet complexity. Suitable for both private collections and curated interiors, it offers a refined balance between sculpture and object, where surface, form, and process are inseparable.
These are antique pieces and are sold as such. Although VV does its best to highlight major flaws, minor imperfections should be expected reflecting the age and previous use of the piece.
