From Earth to Art: How this Young Japanese Artist Creates Stunning Pottery from Raw Soil!

⚱️ Dive into the mesmerizing world of ceramic art with Ishida Kazuya, one of the most talented young artists from Bizen, Okayama, Japan. Born into a family of potters and following in his father's footsteps, Ishida specializes in combining the traditional techniques of bizen pottery with his unique spiraling method, harnessing the centrifugal force of the potter's wheel. Inspired by natural forms like shells and glaciers, Ishida creates his own clay from the Bizen area, staying true to the traditional practices of Japanese Bizen ware. Witness his artistic process as he transforms raw soil into stunning pottery, exploring the rhythms and patterns of nature through his contemporary forms. Experience the evolution of his pieces in the wood kiln, where natural firing techniques add depth and texture to his creations.

Join us on this captivating journey as Ishida brings the beauty of the natural world to life through his exceptional craftsmanship and artistic vision.

🏠 His website:
https://www.kazuyaishida.com

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Digging the clay from the source
1:45 - Crushing the clay into smaller particles
2:43 - Hydrating the clay with water
3:22 - Distributing the wet clay into containers for sun drying
4:25 - Forming the clay into small mounds to facilitate drying evenly
4:40 - Mixing the clay thoroughly in the pugmill
5:45 - Wedging the clay to remove air bubbles and ensure uniform consistency
6:55 - Creating the clay pad
7:23 - Fixing the clay bat onto the potter's wheel
7:32 - Centering the clay on the wheel
7:41 - Coning up to prepare the clay for shaping
7:52 - Opening the centered clay ball
8:09 - Pulling the clay upwards to form the walls
8:55 - Shaping the clay
9:30 - Applying slip to the surface for tone & texture
9:52 - Scorching the surface with a blowtorch
10:16 - Carving lines into the surface
10:33 - Signature spiral throwing technique
11:51 - Tearing and shaping the top edge of the vase
13:04 - Second piece: Wedging the clay
13:17 - Pounding out the opening
13:51 - Pulling the clay
15:00 - Shaping the clay
15:27 - Shaving the sides
15:51 - Covering with slip
16:01 - Scorching with the blowtorch
16:29 - Carving the lines
16:40 - Spiral throwing
17:46 - Placing in the kiln
18:08 - Gallery works

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