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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Yoshikawa Masamichi 吉川正道, Celadon Sculpture: Gorgeous Effigy (Kayoh) 花俑, 2014
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Yoshikawa Masamichi 吉川正道, Celadon Sculpture: Gorgeous Effigy (Kayoh) 花俑, 2014
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Yoshikawa Masamichi 吉川正道, Celadon Sculpture: Gorgeous Effigy (Kayoh) 花俑, 2014
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Yoshikawa Masamichi 吉川正道, Celadon Sculpture: Gorgeous Effigy (Kayoh) 花俑, 2014
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Yoshikawa Masamichi 吉川正道, Celadon Sculpture: Gorgeous Effigy (Kayoh) 花俑, 2014
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Yoshikawa Masamichi 吉川正道, Celadon Sculpture: Gorgeous Effigy (Kayoh) 花俑, 2014
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Yoshikawa Masamichi 吉川正道, Celadon Sculpture: Gorgeous Effigy (Kayoh) 花俑, 2014
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Yoshikawa Masamichi 吉川正道, Celadon Sculpture: Gorgeous Effigy (Kayoh) 花俑, 2014
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Yoshikawa Masamichi 吉川正道, Celadon Sculpture: Gorgeous Effigy (Kayoh) 花俑, 2014

Yoshikawa Masamichi 吉川正道 b. 1946

Celadon Sculpture: Gorgeous Effigy (Kayoh) 花俑, 2014
Porcelain with celadon glaze
H8” x W14.5” x D13.8”
H45.7 x W36.8 x D35cm
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Yoshikawa Masamichi is a celebrated artist from Kanagawa prefecture, whose works are held in museums around the world, as well as in unique institutions such as Nagoya airport, and the...
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Yoshikawa Masamichi is a celebrated artist from Kanagawa prefecture, whose works are held in museums around the world, as well as in unique institutions such as Nagoya airport, and the Japan Foundation. His studio is currently based in Tokoname. He specializes in creating contemporary seihakuji, a type of ceramic with a bluish-white glaze, and subverts the traditionally delicate and thin medium with his robust, weighted forms that have thick celadon glazes that blanket over his porcelain surfaces.

His Kayoh series, initiated in 2009, offers a nuanced exploration of form and meaning. The series title, "Kayoh," holds various translations, one of which is "Gorgeous Effigy." Through his porcelain houses, the artist delves into profound inquiries concerning existence and mortality. Employing Seihakuji (pale blue glaze 青白磁) and Seiji (celadon glaze 青磁) with a deeply human touch, he imbues house-like structures with echoes of tomb architecture from China's Song dynasty. Each piece is meticulously crafted from clay blocks, infusing the fragile medium with a sense of resilience and permanence. Yoshikawa skillfully manipulates glazes to evoke a dynamic interplay of textures and depths within each house. Pooling glaze cascades and azure pools envelop the sturdy forms, resulting in sculptures that beckon with allure while also resonating with an underlying sense of the uncanny.


Kayoh's celadon glaze possesses captivating qualities that transcend mere appearance. Resembling a heavenly fragment gracing the earth, these delicate blue hues reflect the dedication of an artist deeply engaged in pushing the boundaries of ceramic artistry and capturing the essence of sculptural ceramics through porcleain. Yoshikawa's sculptures are complete with feet made of pooled celadon glazes. This slight anthropomorphism is reminiscent of ceramic "feet" that adorn zoomorphic Chinese bronze sculptures from the Tang dynasty, which ultimately serves as a poignant reminder of the artist's profound connection to the rich history and  cultural heritage that fuels his creativity.



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