Wabi Sabi in a Modern Studio: The Discipline Behind the “Effortless” Teapot
The Teapot That Looks Like It Made Itself People often pick up one of my teapots and say something like, “It looks so natural, like it just happened.” I understand what they mean. A good teapot should feel easy and calm. Nothing should scream for attention. The lines should feel inevitable, as if the clay […]
The Living Clay: How Regional Minerals Shape the Soul of Teaware
Clay as a Living Material Every potter begins with the simple belief that clay is just earth and water. Over time most of us learn better. Clay is alive in its own quiet way. It holds the memory of landscapes, the temperature of the seasons that formed it, and the long patience of geological time. […]