Takuro Kuwata has recently attracted attention as a ceramic artist. What is most striking about Kuwata's works is the incredibly bright color of the ceramics.
His series of bowls among others possess a unique expression where the "kairagi" (cracks form in the glaze during firing) of the thickly applied feldspar glaze (Shino glaze) has come loose and fallen off, compelling us to observe with a strong sense of tension. It brings anticipation of greater expansion of ceramic expression, arising from the combination of the rich history of ceramic art, traditional technique, materials, and a fresh sharp sensitivity. Please enjoy the exhibition of new works by Takuro Kuwata, who is also actively presenting his works abroad in a solo exhibition in New York in January, 2013 and a group exhibition in Chicago in February, 2013.