This vase, made by Hayashi Keiroku around 2007, is a striking example of his innovative approach to ceramics. It features a unique form composed of three stacked, textured spheres, each meticulously shaped with irregular grooves and a deep, rich blue glaze. The surface texture gives the vase a tactile quality.

Hayashi Keiroku was born in 1943 in Kyoto. His name was Hayashi Tatsuo, but it was changed to Keiroku in 2007. His journey in the world of ceramics began with classical training at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Center, where he completed the ceramics course in 1965. The following year, he became an apprentice under the eminent Yasuichi Kusube, a recipient of the Order of Culture, who profoundly influenced his style.

Hayashi Keiroku's skills were quickly recognized. In 1978, his work was chosen by the mayor of Kyoto as an official gift for Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, marking a significant milestone in his career. His art continued to receive international acclaim, culminating in a landmark exhibition at the International Flower and Plant Exhibition at Expo '90, where his unique approach to ceramics captivated the audience.

In 1994, Keiroku's talent was further recognized when he won the Opera House Art Award at the Japan-Australia Eminent Artists Festival. This was followed by the prestigious World Art Award in 1995, cementing his status as a leading figure in the ceramics community. The turn of the millennium saw Keiroku win a Modern Culture Award, and he was selected to represent modern Japanese ceramics at an exhibition in Amsterdam, commemorating 400 years of friendship between the Netherlands and Japan.

Keiroku's artistic achievements are also recognized through various national and international awards and distinctions.

Keiroku's works are held in many prestigious collections, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Osaka Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, the Fuji Art Museum, Shigaraki Ceramics Culture Park, as well as international collections.

H 24 x 10 x 9 cm approximately

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