Pop pottery

Yokoyama's work, which he discovered while studying abroad in the United States, does not have a ``Japanese pottery feel'' in a good sense. This is due to the fact that he has been working on his creations in an educational environment that fosters his creativity, rather than the beauty and accuracy of his creations.

The emphasis was on expressions that ``only you can do.''
There was a demand for unexpected, original works that no one had seen before.
In this way, Yokoyama has naturally created works with a strong artistic quality while using ceramic materials.

Yokoyama's work is characterized by smooth surfaces, bright colors, patterns such as polka dots and stripes, and unexpected combinations of shape and color.
These pieces not only show the relationship Yokoyama has built with ceramics, but also reflect his humor and cheerfulness as a person. The gentle desire to please and make those who view the work happy forms an aura that floats around the work. And this brings about some positive change for the viewer.

What does it take for a work to continue to be loved by people?
While pursuing this theme, Yokoyama came up with the idea of ​​adding ``movement'' to the work.
fire, waves, and trees. People are interested in things that move naturally.
Even though pottery may seem static at first glance, movement is hidden somewhere.
Even in traditional crafts, dynamic elements such as splitting, cracking, and dripping can be seen.

However, what Yokoyama is looking for is definitely not the ``movement'' of ``ceramics.''
A shape that makes you imagine elasticity, a stem that looks like it's walking, and polka dots that give you a sense of rhythm. Through expressions that sometimes follow gravity and sometimes seem to go against it, Yokoyama's works create a ``movement'' that is not typical of ceramic art.

For Yokoyama, who says his works are like his children, it is most important for each work to be loved for a long time in its own place. It is an expression for that purpose, and works exist for people.
How much happiness can you make people with one piece of work?
Today, Yokoyama continues to come up with works that bring happiness to someone while being close to their daily life.

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