Yamaura crafts her pieces by hand, sculpting shapes that are irregular yet balanced, designed to welcome the movement of pigment. After multiple firings, glossy Kutani hues—shades of blue, green, and more—are generously layered across the upper forms. A gradation of white then drapes and pools along the sides, evoking ocean spray or wind-swept terrain. No two results are ever alike. In the kiln, the overglaze finds its path, blanketing the clay in delicate, organic patterns guided by gravity and heat. Each piece is expressive and intentional, brought to life through Yamaura’s precise control over material density, temperature, and timing.

Balance defines her approach—not just in form, but in visual weight. Her works feature subtle accents of gold or platinum, lending shimmer and contrast to the flowing pigments. Between luster and transparency, open space and intricate detail, her ceramics radiate with quiet magnetism. While the pieces suggest waves and shifting weather, Yamaura leaves their meaning open, inviting each viewer to wander freely within their own interpretation.