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We are delighted to present Tsubusa Kato’s first solo exhibition in collaboration with Sokyo Gallery, Kyoto, Japan. Tsubusa was born in Onadacho, Tajimi, Gifu prefecture, Japan and he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Centre Gifu in 1979. His work is defined by the manipulation of a New Zealand porcelain combined with a celadon glaze and while much of his work takes on a dynamic and indefinable form, the end result is subtle and sensitive. The glaze and clay are not restricted to a defined form, but change with each viewing. He is an instinctive artist and uses incredible physical force to manipulate a temperamental material. The end result is unforced, organic and speaks of nature. We are delighted to present this body of work that has been created for The Scottish Gallery and we are very grateful to Sokyo Gallery who have also produced a film which is available to view on our website and gives further insight into the work of Tsubusa Kato.

Chamfered Bottle, 2014Porcelain, celadon glaze23 x 7 x 7cms £400

Chamfered Vase, 2013Porcelain, celadon glaze

35.5 x 11 x 11cms£980

Standing Shape, 2014Porcelain, celadon glaze67 x18 x 15cms £3,250

Standing Shape, 2014Porcelain, celadon glaze

68 x 20 x 15cms£4,100

Standing Shape, 2014Porcelain, celadon glaze68 x 20 x 10cms£4,100

Triangle Heart, 2014Porcelain, celadon glaze71 x 34 x 23cms £6,800

Triangle Heart, 2014Porcelain, celadon glaze

68 x 29 x 28cms£6800

Q Plate, 2014Porcelain, celadon glaze

16 x 18.5 x 16cms £245

Cube Shape, 2013Porcelain, celadon glaze10.5 x 10.5 x 9cms £380

Round Shape, 2013Porcelain, celadon glaze

11 x 13 x 11cms£340

Connection, 2014Porcelain, celadon glaze

25 x 61 x 40cms£6,100

Top Left: Porcelain beaker, underglaze blue and celadon glaze. 8 x 9.5 cms, £165Bottom Left: Underglaze blue leaf plate, porcelain 2.5 x 26.5 x 17 cms, £140

This page: Underglaze blue square plate4.5 x 20.5 x 20.5 cms, £145Small bowl, SOLD

Chamfered Vase, 2014Porcelain, celadon glaze

44 x 12 x 11 cms £1,350

Flattened Vase, 2014Porcelain, celadon glaze37.5 x 21 x 11 cms £1,350

Left: Dew shape plate, 2014Porcelain, celadon glaze

5.5 x 17.8 x 15.3cms, £140

Right: Round Shape, 2014Porcelain, celadon glaze

11 x 13 cms, £340