Yamada Yoshiaki Maple and Sparrow Japanese Flower Vase
This beautiful Japanese vase, adorned with delicate depictions of maple leaves and a sparrow, is a masterpiece by Yamada Yoshiaki. In Japanese culture, the sparrow is believed to ward off bad luck and symbolizes family prosperity and safety. The artist’s meticulous brushwork brings the piece to life, with vibrant colors that possess 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 maples. 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 artist captures the delicate green of maple leaves in spring, meticulously detailing the jagged edges of each leaf, the slender branches, and the tiny red blossoms. The sparrow’s claws gripping the leaves evoke a vivid sense of life, while the fine downy feathers on its tail add to the realism. This precision makes this depiction of nature almost tangible.
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.
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.
