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Semi-transparent colored glass is layered vertically, so that a viewer walking past will experience the tones blending and changing as each new step changes the viewing angle. Shades of blue to purple emerge, blend, and give rise to new hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtsuki intentionally kept the shape of the vase simple to emphasize the gradual transition of colors. The frosted finish creates a soft impression, while the polished edges highlight the beauty of light passing through the glass. Two hollow pockets in the interior give the impression of air bubbles rising through water. One turns into the opening of the vase, seamlessly merging the vessel’s interior with the external environment. The other hollow remains enclosed, reflecting Otsuki’s fascination with the way the interior of transparent glass can be seen but not touched, speaking to the mystery of something that is visible yet unreachable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtsuki enfolds his own memories within this piece, connecting them with the universal workings of nature to create something quietly profound. Captivated by the ability of glass to persist for hundreds of years, this work also embodies Otsuki’s desire to capture colors within glass so that they may remain undimmed forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA meditation on how memories are captured, this piece goes beyond its role as a vessel to invite moments of quiet participation in the piece and introspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"otsuki-kobo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46710066544829,"sku":"OTSUKI005","price":480000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/0461\/8173\/files\/260501_OTSUKI005_MTU_0251.jpg?v=1778478844"},{"product_id":"memories-of-colors-ocean-blue-perfume-bottle","title":"Memories of Colors Ocean Blue Perfume Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Memories of Colors Ocean Blue Perfume Bottle, glass artist Otsuki Yosuke explores the expressive possibilities of glass as a sculptural medium. Combining a diverse range of glass techniques, from blown and cut glass to his signature technique of multilayered glass, Otsuki enfolds his own memories within each piece, connecting them with the universal workings of nature to create something quietly profound. Captivated by the ability of glass to persist for hundreds of years, this work embodies Otsuki’s desire to encapsulate colors within glass so that they may remain undimmed forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the rich blue of this perfume bottle evokes the deep hues of the ocean, while the gently frosted colors of the stopper suggest the softness of sea glass. The smooth, egg-like shape is divided by gently concave cut-outs, like porthole windows that point inward. An internal cavity is suspended in the center, recalling a bubble rising in water. This interplay between external and internal forms creates a unique refraction effect that shifts with each new angle, inviting the viewer to interact with and participate in the piece itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precisely fitted stopper, with its multilayered strata of purple, green, and frosted clear glass, both complements and contrasts with the body of the piece. These hues subtly interact with one another, blending and separating based on the viewing angle like layers of mist at dawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meditation on how memories are held, this piece goes beyond its role as a vessel, allowing for moments of slow looking and introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"otsuki-kobo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46710066577597,"sku":"OTSUKI001","price":145000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/0461\/8173\/files\/260501_OTSUKI001_MTU_0274-2_fin1-1_main.jpg?v=1778464052"},{"product_id":"memories-of-colors-sky-blue-perfume-bottle","title":"Memories of Colors Sky Blue Perfume Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA perfume bottle encapsulating colors within unfading glass—this is the work of Otsuki Yosuke. 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