Misa Kumabuchi Ceramic ShowGallery Credence

Misa Kumabuchi San graduated from the Design Institute in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and in 2010, she established a renowned pottery studio called "mushimegane books" in Hyogo Prefecture. Her works are widely used in many restaurants, private chefs, and culinary professionals in Japan.

Kumabuchi San explores the theme of human connection with music through her ceramic creations, cherishing the encounters facilitated by these objects. She aspires to provide delightful artifacts in people's daily lives and presents them with humility and gratitude. Through her pieces, she aims to offer a departure from monotonous days and allow individuals living in a fixed rhythm to experience the joy of life. As a result, each of her works carries subtle variations.

Using primarily electric kilns for firing, Kumabuchi San occasionally employs the technique of wood-fired pottery. She collects natural materials such as seashells, coral, and sand, grinding them into granules to be used as glazes for her ceramics, imbuing them with a sandy texture. In one of her series, the cracks on the surface resemble the vibrant vibrations that unfold when striking marble, rippling out like small stones sinking into water, forming concentric ripples.

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