Dripping Scratch Ware

A new work by Yuki Inoue, themed on the fusion of street culture and Arita ware, has arrived.

The Dripping series employs a technique called "yūteki" (glaze drip). In this technique, a brush is loaded with plenty of glaze and left to drip, producing patterns that emerge by chance — a quality that evokes the atmosphere of graffiti art.

It inherits the direction of the Inoue Manji Kiln, known for expression that brings out the inherent beauty of porcelain, while attempting to fuse the spirit of street culture into Arita ware. Street culture carries a resilience born of overcoming adversity, and Inoue is drawn to the hungry, rebellious spirit that drives it.

Layering multiple colors creates depth and movement in the work, while variation in brushstroke pressure and scratching (rapid, scraped marks) evokes the improvisation, dynamism, and assertive presence of abstract graffiti art. A work that draws on the materials and techniques of Arita ware while updating them into an entirely new form.

The form is characterized by a plump, rounded shape.
This sake cup was made with the mouthfeel in mind — thin at the rim and light in overall weight. Easy to hold, easy to drink from, and it lets the aroma spread well.