Yuki Nara’s ‘Architectural’ Ceramics
This architect, descended from a long line of ceramicists, incorporates 3D modelling tools into his creative process.
© Yuki Nara
Japanese ceramicist Yuki Nara, born in 1989, is a descendant of the Ohi family, a long line of renowned ceramicists. His grandfather, Ohi Chozaemon X, was declared a ‘Living National Treasure of Japan.’ Yuki Nara pays homage to his heritage by fusing this past expertise with new technology, including 3DCAD and programming.
A new form of expression in ceramics
It was only after studying architecture that Yuki Nara took an interest in pottery. Gradually, he transferred his academic knowledge to his new passion, and now uses 3D modelling tools to revolutionise the traditional process of making ceramics. His pieces are then sculpted, assembled, and baked in keeping with the ancestral rules of the art, established by his family.
Through this modern, innovative approach, Yuki Nara is creating a new form of ceramic expression: one that’s avant-garde, light, poetic, and architectural.
Yuki Nara’s work can be viewed on his website and Instagram account.
© Yuki Nara
© Yuki Nara
© Yuki Nara
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