Yuzo Taniguchi (谷口勇三), Japanese (b. 1950)

A Framed Ceramic Wall Plaque (陶板額装)

Heisei Era (1989–2019) or Reiwa Era (2019–present)

About the work

A finely executed framed ceramic plaque by Yuzo Taniguchi, renowned for his painterly approach to ceramics. The work features a delicately rendered white lily in bloom, its soft petals and verdant leaves gracefully emerging against a warm, textured ochre ground. The subtle gradations of glaze and the natural granular surface reveal Taniguchi’s exceptional control of ceramic coloration and firing.

Set within a deep wooden frame that enhances its sense of quiet refinement, the piece blurs the boundary between painting and pottery, a hallmark of Taniguchi’s oeuvre, where clay becomes both canvas and pigment.

Accompanied by its original storage box and artist’s biography sheet.

Dimensions

3.3cm(h) x 26.7cm(w) x 29.7cm(d)

Footnote

Yuzo Taniguchi is an esteemed ceramic artist celebrated for his distinctive "Taniguchi Green" glaze and diverse ceramic creations that resonate deeply with nature. In 1990, Taniguchi founded his studio, Atelier Touyusha (アトリエ陶遊舎), in Oya Town, Utsunomiya City—a region renowned for its rich natural environment. The studio is both his personal creative sanctuary and a dynamic center for community workshops and ceramic art promotion. His signature "Taniguchi Green," perfected in 1995, is an enchanting deep emerald glaze admired for its clarity and depth. His pottery, ranging from functional vessels to profound sculptural forms, consistently embodies his philosophy of harmony with the natural world.