Standing Shape, 2013

<p>Tsubusa Kato was born in Onadacho, Tajimi, Gifu prefecture, Japan and he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Centre Gifu in 1979. His work is defined by the manipulation of a New Zealand porcelain combined with a celadon glaze and while much of his work takes on a dynamic and indefinable form, the end result is subtle and sensitive. The glaze and clay are not restricted to a defined form, but change with each viewing. Traditionally glaze is applied with decorative purpose but Kato is motivated by a desire to express the true form of glaze as a material.</p> <p>He is an instinctive artist and uses incredible physical force to manipulate a temperamental material. The end result is unforced, organic and speaks of nature. We are very grateful to Sokyo Gallery who have produced a film that gives further insight into the work of Tsubusa Kato.</p> <p>Public collections include:</p> <p>Tomo Museum, Tokyo; The Brooklyn Museum, USA; The Art Institute of Chicago, USA.</p> <p><strong>Tsubusa’s work featured in <a href="https://scottish-gallery.co.uk/exhibitions/a-japanese-design"><em>A Japanese Design</em></a>, August 2020</strong></p>