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Kazuo Nakada
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Establishing His Original Technique by Taking On the Challenge to Use Silver Leaf
Ceramic artist Kazuo Nakada has marked a new phase in the world of traditional Kutani ware by using silver leaf that everyone had been avoiding. As he wanted to express the beauty of silver in his work, he tried using silver leaf instead of gold leaf, and as a result, established his original technique "Yuri ginsai" (underglaze silver). He continues to be active in the front lines as of today, and has been designated as Living National Treasure for "underglaze enamel" in 2025. He cuts silver leaf into beautiful shapes of plants and other various shapes, and embeds them in the vessel with glaze. Its beauty is everlasting.
AWARDED ARTWORKS
The 53rd Ceramics Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
The top ceramics exhibition in Japan.
Introducing awarded artworks that have been strictly judged and selected from the newest works of ceramic artists who are members of the Japan Kōgei Association, using particularly chosen material and techniques.
EVENTS
The 72nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition - Kanazawa -
The 72nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition - Okayama -
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