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"Galactic Odyssey"

Name: "Galactic Odyssey"
Brand: 銀河釉

The most treasured piece by ceramicist Tetsuaki Nakao is "Galaxy Odyssey." It is a masterpiece that has won numerous awards from around the world, including Florence and the Vatican. And sometimes it is used as a bed for his beloved cat, Nelson. This piece is treasured as a family heirloom in the Nakao family, and is never even brought to the Arita shop. Although I wrote that, it will be exhibited at the Arita shop for this retrospective. Also, I wanted people from far away to see the peak of Galaxy Glaze, so I decided to exhibit it only in photographs. It is difficult to even apply glaze to something this large and delicate by yourself, and this piece in particular is a memorable piece that the artist made with his late father. It was so large that it didn't fit on the stand, so the photo was not good, but I hope that the beauty of the galaxy of the universe that spreads across this vessel is conveyed.

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About GINGAYU

All colours are one of a kind.

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A five- color galaxy that colors the season .

Light blue "Spring Galaxy"

Blue "Summer Galaxy"

Green "Autumn Galaxy"

White "Winter Galaxy"

Yellow "Mutsuki Galaxy"

However, even if the same glaze is applied, once the kiln is opened the color will be completely different. Since different expressions appear depending on various conditions such as the kiln, climate, and materials used, no two pieces are the same.

The stars in Galaxy Glaze are metal crystals.

Inside the Galaxy Glaze vessel, countless stars appear to shine .

This is a shining metal crystal .

The various metallic elements contained in the glaze are fired at a high temperature of around 1,250 degrees and then crystallized during the slow cooling process .

The crystals scatter light, so they shine differently when viewed indoors and outdoors. When you pour alcohol, water, or other liquids into them, they take on an even more different appearance.

Microwave and oven safe

Because it is fired at high temperatures, it will not crack or deform. You can use it just like regular tableware.

It's okay to scrub it with a scouring pad.

Because the crystals are embedded within the glass layer, there is no need to worry about them flaking off or thinning.

Pottery wheel and tatara making.

When you think of pottery, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the potter's wheel. Most of Gingayu's works are made by the potter Tetsuaki Nakao.

However, some tableware is made using the " Tatara" technique, which involves cutting thin sheets of clay . For example, the cup at the top of this photo is made on a potter's wheel, and the plate at the bottom is made using the Tatara method. Both are handmade, so there may be slight differences in size and curves.