KAMODA Taro 加守田太郎
Cylindrical water jar, 1987
Stoneware
7 1/8 × 5 1/4 in. (17.9 × 13.4 cm)
With signed wood box
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This 1987 cylindrical water jar exemplifies Kamoda Taro’s distinctive approach during this period, characterized by finely detailed geometric patterns and striking contrasts of modern color. Unlike the dynamic, earth-driven energy...
This 1987 cylindrical water jar exemplifies Kamoda Taro’s distinctive approach during this period, characterized by finely detailed geometric patterns and striking contrasts of modern color. Unlike the dynamic, earth-driven energy often associated with his father Kamoda Shoji’s work, Taro’s forms convey a quieter, more lyrical sensibility with an almost urban and musical quality.
The seemingly simple cylindrical form is subtly distorted into an organic shape, enhanced by sharply articulated carved edges and a richly patterned surface. A vibrant patchwork of colors covers the vessel, creating a dynamic interplay of pattern and light as its appearance shifts with changing illumination. Balancing functionality with sculptural presence, the work stands as an independent object of modern ceramic art.
The seemingly simple cylindrical form is subtly distorted into an organic shape, enhanced by sharply articulated carved edges and a richly patterned surface. A vibrant patchwork of colors covers the vessel, creating a dynamic interplay of pattern and light as its appearance shifts with changing illumination. Balancing functionality with sculptural presence, the work stands as an independent object of modern ceramic art.
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