Kentaro Kawabata
Gifu, Japan
Kentaro Kawabata’s sculptures go beyond the ordinary, drawing viewers into a space where craftsmanship meets experimentation, and the material world borders on the surreal. His works are the result of deep knowledge and long-term experimentation with ceramics. Through a careful mix of detailed hand-modeling and unpredictable chemical processes, biomorphic forms emerge. Techniques such as submerging silver in sulphuric water or firing glass within porcelain give rise to a distinctive visual language rooted in both ancient traditions and everyday materials. The sculptures convey a strong organic energy, echoing natural cycles of growth, change, and transformation. Kawabata’s practice celebrates ceramics while revealing the many possibilities that arise when skill, curiosity, and a close connection to nature come together.
