While pottery is conventionally made from clay, fired in a kiln, and finished with glaze, Yasunaga inverts this process—using glaze itself as the primary material for his sculptural works. He masterfully blends unconventional raw materials such as feldspars, whole rocks, and powdered metal or glass, developing his own techniques to create highly viscous glazed vessels, which are then pit-fired in sand. These forms are buried in layers of sand or kaolin (unrefined porcelain clay) to preserve their structure during firing. Once cooled, the sculptures are unearthed in a studio process akin to archaeological excavation. The resulting pieces appear as if shaped by nature over centuries—some intact, others intriguingly fragmented. Aesthetically, the works feel both ancient and modern: relics of human culture seemingly unearthed, evoking the quiet dominance of nature’s order over human endeavor. They are extraordinary objects—deeply tactile, captivating, and physically present.

Each piece stands as a testament to Yasunaga’s singular vision and process-oriented approach, inviting viewers into a space where past, present, and future fluidly intersect.

Please join us at the gallery on Wednesday, April 24, for the opening of Masaomi Yasunaga’s exhibition, from 5 to 8 PM, in the presence of the artist.