Dressed in the Light Vessel / Hiroshi Taruta plate skillfully painted by the artisans

skillfully painted by the artisans of Riso Porcelain

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Ikuko Ogawa is a cut glass artist who has gained recognition for her unique patterns and deep three-dimensional cuts that transform glass into a sculptural form

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Dressed in the Light Vessel / Hiroshi Taruta plate skillfully painted by the artisansDrawn from the inspiration of light beams piercing through clouds, artist Hiroshi Taruta from Seto adopted the "hotarude" technique and started to carve lines instead of the typical round patterns. Observing that conventional carving often resulted in distortion, cracks, and a rigid appearance, Taruta addressed this challenge by incorporating curved shapes and lines to impart a soft, translucent feel. The carefully cut stripes on the gentle silhouette