Gallery Uzuki & Pottery Studio

Nature, Fire and the meditation of pottery making

Bonson Lam Mar 08, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>The concepts of emptness and the earthy feel gives us a sense of connectness with mother nature</p>

<p>The Gallery Uzuki Pottery Studio is next to the Uzuki Cooking School in North Eastern Kyoto.</p>

<p>The beauty of this tea bowl is accentuated by the lush green splendour of matcha tea.</p>

<p>Pottery is meant to be used, and what better way of displaying art than by pairing it with some homemade wagashi confectionery.</p>

<p>Each piece of pottery is an expression of the maker and their relationship with nature.</p>

<p>The Philosophy of Pottery Uzuki and the Gallery Space Uzuki at the Entrance of the Studio.</p>

<p>Delightful Kimono Chest tansu and the hand made pottery makes this a peaceful and artistic space.</p>

<p>Making wagashi is in some ways similar to making pottery, it is a conversation between man and nature, one that has textural qualities.</p>

I went to Uzuki Pottery and Cooking Class last year, but it is only now when it dawned on me that the two are very connected.

The sense of meditation, the slow hands on feel of making dough and pottery is something that I would remember for days and weeks afterwards. Situated in a humble yet elegant home near the Kyoto University of Art and Design, this peaceful space is a conversation between man and nature, one that is unpredictable, and yet a source of meditation. Shigeru Hirayama offers small group and private lessons which is a highlight for artisans and nature lovers alike.

The Gallery and Pottery Studio is about half a hour by bus north east of Kyoto Station. You should contact the studio directly for opening hours and exact directions.

Bonson Lam @bonson.lam

I knew my future was destined to be with Japan the moment I flew from Sydney to experience the atmospheric laneways of Kyoto last century. I am humbled to have met many distinguished people during this time, especially the national living treasures of Japan, such as the doll maker to the Imperia...