Akira Yamada
KYOTO, B. 1959
Akira Yamada’s career as a ceramic artist spans three decades. He mentored under his father Hikaru Yamada, the renowned avant-garde ceramicist who founded Sōdeisha (along with Yagi Kazuo and others). In his 40s, Yamada developed a technique he calls "Shōjōhi” (or burning red) which involves an immensely intricate series of glazing processes, gold and silver over-glazing, and control of the kiln firing process.
Yamada will be part of a duo artist exhibition “Desert Sun” opening in December 2024 at Curagenda Galerie.
Scarlet Vessel no. 1 , 2024 (Porcelain, glaze, enamel with silver and gold; 19.5 x 41 x 36 cm / 7.7 x 16 x 14 inches)
Scarlet Vessel no. 2 , 2024 (Porcelain, glaze, enamel with silver and gold; 21 x 15 x 13.8 cm / 8 x 6 x 5.5 inches)
Scarlet Vessel no. 1 , 2024 (Porcelain, glaze, enamel with silver and gold; 24 x 15 x 13.8 cm / 9.5 x 6 x 5.5 inches)