Harkening back to its geologic origin his oeuvre reflects the igneous nature of clay formed during its swift cooling from volcanic magma.
Akiyama yo ceramic.
Unglazed stoneware with rusted iron coating.
15 x 27 1 2 x 16 1 8 in.
Akiyama yo is a kyoto artist who stands worlds apart from colorful traditional kyo yaki in fact all his work is black and non functional.
Akiyama yo s art stands in stark contrast to the utilitarian nature of traditional ceramics.
His sculptures are rather a manifestation of the very essence of clay.