Artist Statement

Artist Statement

Clay, formed over millions of years through natural processes, holds a unique connection to both geological and human history. As an art material, it bridges the ancient and the present—shaped directly by hand, with each touch leaving a permanent imprint. Few other mediums offer such an intimate, tactile relationship between artist and material.

***I developed my Twilight Glow glaze to create a highly responsive, light-interactive surface with a distinctive palette—ranging from reddish purple and deep blue to black, gold, and green. Each piece emerges from the kiln with a one-of-a-kind finish, the result of nuanced variations in firing.***

My pieces evoke refined, unobtrusive sophistication, and the patina of time imparts a spiritual elegance, rooted in a deep reverence for nature. My aesthetic is shaped by diverse design influences from the countries I’ve lived in but remains deeply rooted in the simplicity and elegance of Japanese principles. While contemporary, my work reflects a harmonious blend of global inspirations and respect for the understated beauty of Japanese art.

Myself as artist

Hiroshi Nakayama was born in Japan and left Japan in 1973. He is mainly self-taught as a clay artist that began in Argentina in 1976. Due to the dirty war in Argentina, he moved to the US. He won several awards and received grants. One of his artworks is in the public collection of M.F.A Boston.