Memories of Colors Sky Blue Perfume Bottle
A perfume bottle encapsulating colors within unfading glass—this is the work of Otsuki Yosuke. In the Memories of Colors Sky Blue Perfume Bottle, he utilizes a unique combination of techniques to enfold his own memories within the glass.
Here, cut glass facets combine with a blown glass interior and a multilayered glass stopper to create a complex interplay between outer and inner forms. Each shift in viewing angle reveals a new aspect of the piece, inviting the viewer to interact with and participate in the work itself.
The polished facets of the perfume bottle rhythmically break up the surrounding frosted glass. Like windows, they reveal the suspended cavity within, while shifting refractions create a fantastical landscape of glass and light. A single swirl of deep blue introduces a vivid accent within the translucent form.
Accompanying this is a precisely fitted stopper, one of Otsuki’s signature techniques. Layers of blue and purple recall the softness of the sky at dawn. These hues subtly interact with one another, blending and separating as perspective changes, creating rich visual depth.
A meditation on how memories are held within color and time, this piece goes beyond its role as a vessel, allowing slow looking and introspection.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size |
D 1.5 cm (0.6 in) x H 9.7 cm (3.8 in) [Wooden Box] L 8.5 cm (3.3 in) x W 8.5 cm (3.3 in) x H 12.5 cm (4.9 in) |
| Weight | 228 g (8 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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