Haga Minoru Solo Exhibition "Irreversible"
January 24 – February 1, 2026
When clay is fired, it transforms into a state that cannot be reverted. This transformation is entirely irreversible, including cracks, warping, and the flow and peeling of glazes.
Minoru Haga, who has a studio in Sera-cho, Sera-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture, continues to create works that inherently involve uncertainty and the risk of damage.
"Ume-yaki" (buried firing) is a technique where finished ceramics are buried in firewood and fired further. While it carries a risk of damage, it produces a unique and powerful expression. "Hakuhaku" (peeled white) is a new endeavor that involves intentionally peeling off glaze after application, deliberately creating a decayed texture. "Kurogin" (black silver) is a silver technique that reveals the rough texture of the clay.
Haga faithfully presents the inherent irreversibility of the act of pottery. What emerges is not a simple contrast between destruction and regeneration, but rather an attitude of confronting "irreversibility" itself.
In this exhibition, in addition to his existing ume-yaki works, you can also see many hakuhaku and kurogin pieces that reveal new expressions. We invite you to experience Minoru Haga's current creations.
January 24 (Sat) - February 1 (Sun), 2026
Opening Hours: 12:00 - 18:00
Closed: January 27 (Tue), January 28 (Wed)
Artist Attendance Schedule: January 24 (Sat), January 25 (Sun)
＜Minoru Haga＞
1983 Born in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture
2008 Completed Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center / Graduation Project Award
2013 Selected for the 6th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition, 25th Toki City Oribe Day Commemorative Project
2014 Built a wood-fired kiln in Sera-cho, Sera-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture
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