Beyond the Classic: Japanese YOUKOKU Relief Ceramics Exhibition by SUIYO @IPPIN Project

Beyond the Classic: Japanese YOUKOKU Relief Ceramics Exhibition by SUIYO @IPPIN Project

[Introducing the Japanese YOUKOKU Relief Carving Ceramic Collection by Suiyo at IPPIN PROJECT]

Discover the captivating world of contemporary Japanese ceramics with the YOUKOKU Relief Carving Ceramic Collection by Suiyo, crafted in Aichi, Japan.

“As we’ve studied the classics, and with an eye on what will remain in the future, we will ‘go beyond’ images, genres, borders, and history, as well as our own past.”
— Daisuke Anayama

The collection showcases exquisite relief-carved ceramics featuring intricate motifs of auspicious animals, including cranes, turtles, and the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Each piece brings together traditional Japanese craftsmanship and distinctive sculptural details, creating objects that are both meaningful and beautifully tactile.

Suiyo’s designs also draw inspiration from the classics of European art. In particular, Suiyo’s painter and carvener, Anayama Fumika’s designs reflects the decorative richness and intricate patterns of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, creating a fascinating dialogue between Japanese ceramic traditions and European artistic heritage.

Experience a unique meeting of Eastern and Western cultural influences, where traditional craftsmanship goes beyond borders and is reimagined through a contemporary artistic lens.

Discover these beautifully crafted pieces at IPPIN PROJECT and bring a touch of Japanese artistry, symbolism, and timeless beauty to your collection.

*Artist: Daisuke Anayama: a ceramic artist and Fumika Anayama: a painter and carver.
Suiyo is a pottery brand produced by artists, Daisuke Anayama and Fumika Anayama based in Seto, Aichi. The brand concept “Beyond the Classic.” expresses their determination and hope to move forward to make their artworks a new classic in the modern age.