Vase by Sato Akari 佐藤朱理

This vase by Sato Akari embodies subtlety and thoughtful craftsmanship. It is shaped with a soft, simple profile and finished using her distinctive glaze treatment, giving the surface a delicate, textured appearance that suggests both fragility and quiet strength.

About the Artist

Sato Akari was born in 1981 in Sapporo, Japan. After university she trained and graduated from a ceramics program in Gifu (in 2013), and since then has been based in Gifu Prefecture, creating pottery under her own name. Her work is distinguished by a thoughtful use of glazes — often using a special “rakuyaki” glaze — to bring out texture and depth in clay, yielding pieces that feel organic, tactile, and quietly expressive. She combines simple forms with experimental glaze techniques, aiming for ceramics that balance everyday utility with subtle artistry.

His bowls, cups, and vessels reflect a balance between functionality and contemplative beauty — humble, tactile, and alive with subtle irregularity, inviting everyday moments to become thoughtful rituals.