Imbe Konohazara

Gosuke Yashiro was so captivated by Bizen ware—unglazed and fired in its natural state—that he relocated from Hokkaido to Bizen City.
He prefers creating works in the traditional style that has been handed down since ancient times.
This piece features a bluish-gray Kase-Goma surface combined with a softly matte clay texture, evoking the aesthetic of Yuho Kaneshige’s early “mountain clay” period works.
Small stones naturally included in the clay contribute to the character of the piece, enhancing the surface with visual depth. They move along with the spatula marks and appear rhythmically in tune with the wheel-thrown grooves—showcasing the clay’s expressive potential.
Inside and at the base, a refreshing orange coloration emerges, like autumn leaves turning color.
With use, the clay will absorb moisture and reveal even more stunning transformations over time.

He was born in Hokkaido in 1979.
He began learning pottery in Bizen City around 2000.
He built a Noborigama kiln in 2016 in Imbe, Bizen City.