Kazu Oba Exhibition 6/28,29,30,7/1 -Imperfect Pottery-

KAZU OBA
- Imperfect Pottery -
June 28th, 29th, 30th, July 1st. 2013

Artist Reception

June 28th, 6 pm - 8 pm 

Sara Japanese Pottery is pleased to announce an exhibition of works by Kazu Oba.

In 2010, Kazu’s first show at Sara told the story of how he became a potter.
In 2012, we exhibited his works made during his residencies in Germany, Denmark and Japan.

This exhibition will investigate his philosophy behind his pottery and the food culture around his pottery.
It will also showcase his most recent works including the wood-fired pieces from New Mexico.

To Kazu Oba, What is pottery?

“They are simply dishes used for dining. ”
"I'm never interested in making the pottery for the sake of making pottery.  I just like to be contributing in the great dining experience.  What I think as successful dish is something not quite fully realized, they may be short of what we expect to be "perfect", so that when you place food in them, hopefully then they could become something closer to be complete."
“It is not really about the pottery, it's about the food that goes in it.”
"I worked in restaurants for more than 10 years and that's how I became interested in pottery.  For my work I emphasize the relationship between food and pottery, and acknowledge that it is the collaboration between the person who makes food and the person who makes pottery.  The food comes first but not the container."

At first glance, Kazu's pottery may not seem appealing, but with a closer observation, there is a quality of great possibilities hidden within.

Collaborated works with Gen Saratani
Gen Saratani, a lacquerware artist working in the United States, is exceptional in his innovative design and style.
The works collaborated with Gen will be shown in this exhibition. 

 

 

Please join us for the Opening Reception tomorrow, June 28th Friday.

The exhibition will be on four days, Kazu will be at the store.

June 28th Fri. 11am - 8 pm
June 29th Sat. 12pm - 6 pm
June 30th Sun. 12pm - 6 pm
July  1st   Mon. 11am - 7 pm


*His past exhibition at Sara. Click the link below
Exhibition 2012 at Sara -Wood Fired Pottery Around the World -
Exhibition 2011 at Sara - Omotenashi (Hospitality) -