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The 8th International Ceramics Competition MINO, Japan Awards

Bronze Award / Ceramics Design Category

After the rain

Name
[Country or Region]
Koji Shiraya [U.K.]
Title After the rain
Size(cm) (Each) D : 33.0×W : 33.0×H : 1.5

Comment

Alan Chan  
The 8th International Ceramics Competition MINO, Japan
The judge of Ceramics Design Category
Alan Chan
Alan Chan

Kyoto has always been my favorite city for many obvious reasons. The sensitivity of traditional Japanese culture is still found everywhere – from architecture, food, costume, music to my favorite Kyoto garden.
Although the creator said these plates are expression of raindrops but to me they remind me of the Kyoto sand garden. The peaceful and holistic values of these images always touch my inner soul.
The simplicity of these design provide infinite creativity for the chef as much as beauty that we can enjoy while having delicious food.