Yamada Yoshiaki Camellia and Redstart Bird Japanese Flower Vase
This exquisite Japanese vase, adorned with delicate depictions of camellias and a redstart bird, is a masterpiece by Yamada Yoshiaki. The artist’s meticulous brushwork brings the piece to life, with vibrant colors that possess a remarkable clarity.
Yamada Yoshiaki’s keen observation and masterful technique capture the subtle variations in the leaves' hues under different lighting, the texture of the bird’s feathers, and the intricate details of the camellias’ petals and stamens. This vase not only radiates aesthetic beauty but also embodies the vitality of nature in its most vivid form.
The artful use of negative space adds depth and invites the viewer’s imagination to explore beyond the visible. As you admire this vase, you are drawn into the serene landscape Yamada Yoshiaki so vividly portrays, allowing you to experience its beauty and tranquility as if you were truly there.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Dimension: W 22 cm (8.7 in) x L 5.5 cm (2.2 in) x H 21.5 cm (8.5 in)
- Material: Porcelain
- Origin: Made in Japan - Kutani ware
- Artist: Yamada Yoshiaki
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The blooming season for tsubaki “camellia” spans from December to April. Even in the depths of winter, its glossy green leaves remain lush, symbolizing a resilient life force. In Japan, the tsubaki is a symbol of sanctity and prosperity. Cherished since the Heian period (794 CE–1185 CE), its elegant blooms have long been a popular motif on kimono. Tsubaki trees are also commonly planted around shrines and temples, reflecting their deep cultural significance.
In Japanese aesthetics, negative space holds immense importance, influencing various art forms like painting, literature, music, architecture, and other traditional cultural practices. In painting, the deliberately empty areas between designs—these apparent voids—convey a sense of depth and perspective. This space goes beyond just emptiness, creating a boundless canvas that sparks limitless imagination.
In Japanese aesthetics, negative space holds immense importance, influencing various art forms like painting, literature, music, architecture, and other traditional cultural practices. In painting, the deliberately empty areas between designs—these apparent voids—convey a sense of distance. This space goes beyond just emptiness, creating a boundless canvas that sparks limitless imagination.
Yamada Yoshiaki
Born in 1948 in Terai, Ishikawa Prefecture, Yamada Yoshiaki holds the prestigious national certification as a master of traditional crafts and a full member of the Japan Kogei Association. He serves as an advisor to the SOZO Bijutsu Artists Association and is a member of the Ishikawa Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property, Kutani Ware Technical Preservation Association.
Throughout his illustrious career, he has received numerous awards, including seven prizes at the Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition: two Grand Prizes, three Excellence Awards, one Technical Award, and one Encouragement Award. In 2007, he was honored with the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 60th Fine Art Exhibition. His works have been acquired seven times by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. In 2020, he was awarded The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays, by the Japanese Cabinet Office.
