Hideko Kuki

“Spring thunder” Cloisonne tea ceremony fresh water jar

  • Cloisonné enamel work
  • Presented in 2018
  • H 17.0 / ø 13.5 cm
  • Sold Out

Category Cloisonné enamel work
Year Presented 2018
Dimensions H 17.0 / ø 13.5 cm
Collection of Private Owner
Exhibition The 65th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition

Hideko Kuki

photo Hideko Kuki

By applying silver or gold leaf that is 0.3 – 0.4 microns thick on the base glaze and firing, the silver / gold leaf is torn into pieces as the base or glaze expands, creating an unexpected, complicated pattern. I use this as the base to make wired cloisonne. By combining transparent glaze and translucent glaze with the patterned base, I can make a unique three-dimensional piece.