Pottery Show
Yesterday, Saturday, we went to Yamada-san's student Pottery show and some of them have certainly surpassed the master. Table after table of beautiful pots, vases, plates, etc. Some were beautiful glazes, some were beautiful in form, and all were so professional looking. I thought that he was going to include this vase that I made, but instead he put this stupid vase that I was going to toss. *Sigh* one man's trash is another treasure I guess. I took pictures of Sallies manger scene and Charla's yoga people. They were a hit of the whole show.
Yamada-san sells his pots, and they are very expensive, but I have my eye on this beautiful plate that really shows off his skill and artistic talent. The price tag, 50,000 yen or just under five hundred dollars. Taiko, a friend and fellow student told him I wanted one and he is going to give me 'deal', three hundred dollars. SOLD. The top is white snake glaze which is one that he developed, it goes on black, but when it is fired, it puddles up into what looks a little like snake skin. (Iwakuni is noted for its white snakes) Then the colors fade from pink to blue and etched in the bottom is the Kintai Bridge, a noted Iwakuni landmark.
Roy thinks that I should continue with my pottery making, but its an expensive hobby. I would need a kiln, I would need the different glazes and I would need the wheels. And then what do you do with all the stuff you make. Already I have them all over the house. No, I will continue until I leave and then enjoy the memories.
