Bark Planter

DESCRIPTION Raku Ceramic | 2023 OWIU Goods is proud to present Stone Garden, the first Raku line by our collective of in-house artists. Converging fire, happenstance, and clay to create one of a kind pieces forged in unpredictable and unique ways, these ceramic sculptures reimagine familiar vessels by applying specialized and traditional Japanese techniques. Dating back to the 16th century and a cultural marker of the Edo period, Raku pieces harness the beauty of all four elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air), celebrating their mercurial and ever-changing nature. Carefully and meticulously hand-sculpted, each piece is then given over to chance in the kiln. Each sculpture is removed from the kiln while still hot and cooled with combustible materials (often horsehair or feathers) to create ephemeral and abstract patterns on the glaze. The dramatic temperature shifts create textured surfaces resembling volcanic floors and otherworldly landscapes. Each glaze is inimitable and cannot be duplic