Tuesday, December 10, 2024

A touch of time: Daisuke Iguchi’s ceramics mimic the whispers of antiquity

Daisuke Iguchi’s ceramic creations transcend the realm of mere vessels, transforming into portals to a bygone era. Inspired by the evocative beauty of ancient ritual artifacts and weathered monuments, Iguchi meticulously crafts each piece to embody the whispers of time. His hand-built vases possess a captivating textural quality, their surfaces reminiscent of aged iron or moss-covered stones. This effect is a testament to Iguchi’s dedication – through tireless experimentation and a keen understanding of material properties, he imbues his ceramics with the patina of centuries.

The allure of Iguchi’s work goes beyond aesthetics. By drawing inspiration from ritual objects, he imbues his vases with a sense of the sacred. Imagine these vessels cradling precious offerings or serving as silent witnesses to age-old ceremonies. Iguchi’s ceramics invite us to contemplate the enduring power of rituals and their ability to connect us to something larger than ourselves.

In a world obsessed with mass production and fleeting trends, Daisuke Iguchi’s work offers a refreshing counterpoint. His vases are testaments to slowness, meticulousness, and the profound beauty of imperfection. They serve as a reminder of the enduring magic that can be found in the handcrafted, the impermanent, and the imbued with the whispers of time.

More info: Website, Instagram (h/t: Pierre Marie Giraud).

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Leandro Lima
Leandro Limahttps://visualflood.com
CEO-founder of Visualflood. A Brazilian fine art photographer, among other things, who loves visual arts, nature, science, and innovative technologies.

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