Suzuki Gorō 鈴木 五郎 b. 1941

Born 1941, Toyota City, Aichi, Japan

SUZUKI GORŌ has revitalized the aesthetics of classical Oribe ware with his unrivalled inventiveness. His most groundbreaking technique, called yobitsugi (patchwork), demonstrates his playful nature. In this process, Suzuki first cuts a completed and fired vessel into several pieces, where each part is differently glazed and fired at the appropriate temperature. Then, he assembles these fired pieces using lacquer to glue them into the final shape. This technique enables him to produce pieces larger than his kiln might otherwise accommodate. His aesthetics are traditional yet playful, classical yet avant-garde. Through his endless creativity, Suzuki makes each of his vessels different and unique.