Celestial Ceramics: The Art of Kondo Takahiro
March 19 - May 18, 2002

  • At Barry Friedman Gallery in conjuction with Joan B Mirviss LTD

    For over ten years, Kondo has explored the theme of water in his clay work. After
    repeatedly firing his porcelain forms with, primarily, shades of blue under-glaze, he
    applies his unique silver, gold and platinum-drop over-glaze. Representing "water
    born out of fire," this beaded metallic, mist-like glaze is applied on porcelain boxes,
    vases, and sculpted forms, creating jewel-like, magical surfaces that appear both
    celestial and aquatic in nature.

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