Hitomi Hosono, a ceramic artist of exceptional talent, has captivated the art world with her porcelain masterpieces that are a harmonious blend of European and Japanese botanical inspirations. Her work is a testament to the meticulous craft of ceramics, where each piece tells a story through the delicate leaves and flowers that seem to breathe life into the porcelain. With a chalk-like finish and gold embellishments, her vases are not just containers but a canvas where nature’s intricate beauty is immortalized.
The dedication to detail in Hosono’s work has garnered admiration and recognition, securing her pieces a place in prestigious collections like those of the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Each creation is a celebration of the natural world, inviting onlookers to pause and reflect on the intricate beauty that surrounds us.
My ceramics experience is rooted in both Japanese and European traditions. Before arriving in UK, I studied Kutani Pottery in Kanazawa city in Japan as well as ceramics product design in Copenhagen, Denmark. The subjects of my current porcelain work are shapes inspired by leaves and flowers. I study botanical forms in the garden. I find myself drawn to the intricacy of plants, examining the veins of a leaf, how its edges are shaped, the layering of a flower’s petals. I look, I touch, I draw.
Hitomi Hosono
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