Memories of Colors Purple Twilight Small Single Flower Vase
In this vase, glass artist Otsuki Yosuke uses his signature multilayered glass technique to create a cinematic experience. 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.
Otsuki 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.
Otsuki 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.
A 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.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size |
L 7 cm (2.8 in) x W 7 cm (2.8 in) x H 7 cm (2.8 in) [Wooden Box] L 11 cm (4.3 in) x W 11 cm (4.3 in) x H 11 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 804 g (28.4 oz) |
| Material | Glass |
| Package Type | Wooden box |
Maker / Brand
Otsuki Yosuke is a leading figure in contemporary Japanese glass art, known for his distinctive approach to multilayered glass that fuses technical precision with deeply personal memory. Working between craft and sculpture, he creates works in which color is never merely decorative, but a vessel for time itself. His works invite viewers into a slow unfolding of perception, where surface and depth continuously negotiate with one another.
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Musubi Gallery
Since its inception, MUSUBI KILN has strived to introduce the world to the finest traditional crafts from masters all around Japan.
Here, in the Gallery, we seek to showcase the highest echelon of traditional techniques passed down through generations. You can discover works from masters who have not only perfected those methods, but added their imagination to innovate the craft even further.
Some of these masters have even been named Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Heritage, a title bestowed upon them by the Japanese government to formally recognize their contribution to crafts and culture—thereby cementing their legacy and making them an important part of art history.
Each piece is meticulously handcrafted over many months to create a timeless treasure that's unlike any other. And when it's in your home, you, too, will become part of that history.
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