Haga Minoru mass C

These are works by Minoru Haga, who creates pottery in Sera-cho, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Mr. Haga studied Mino ware in Gifu, a famous pottery region. After that, he worked at an automobile factory while also pursuing his career as a potter. In 2010, he opened his studio in Sera-cho, close to his hometown of Fuchu City, to dedicate himself to his creative activities.
His works simultaneously encompass two contrasting impressions: the dynamic, inorganic impression that evokes the beauty and harshness of nature, and the subtle human softness that accompanies the simple forms.

The "Umeyaki" (buried firing) technique is a unique method that involves bisque firing, then glazing and main firing, followed by re-firing in a wood-fired kiln after being buried in split firewood.
This method has a very high chance of failure, but it produces ceramics with complex expressions, which is why Mr. Haga is so dedicated to it.

"Hakuhaku" (peeled white) is a new endeavor that uses white glazes, but intentionally includes a process of applying and then peeling off the glaze, deliberately creating a decayed texture.
The price range is accessible, and the simple color tones enhance the food served on them.

"Kurogin" (black silver) is a silver technique that reveals the rough texture of the clay.
The glare is suppressed, and it is a work where the metallic texture and the black of the soil are well-harmonized.

Mr. Haga presents the inherent irreversibility of the act of pottery with extreme sincerity.
What lies there is not a simple contrast of destruction and rebirth, but an attitude of confronting "irretrievability" itself.
We hope you will enjoy Mr. Haga, who skillfully uses various techniques.

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* Mr. Haga's works value偶然性 (coincidence/serendipity), so there are significant individual differences.
The photos are generally of the same size, but the patterns and delicate sizes differ for each piece, so please consider them as an example.
"Umeyaki" has a stronger random nature than "Hakuhaku." Please be aware of this in advance.

＜Minoru Haga＞
1983 Born in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture
2008 Completed Tajimi City Pottery Design and Research Institute; Awarded for graduation project
2012 The 5th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition, 24th Toki City Oribe Day Memorial Project; TOKI Oribe Encouragement Award
2013 Selected for the 6th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition, 25th Toki City Oribe Day Memorial Project
2014 Built a wood-fired kiln in Sera-cho, Sera-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture