Suzuki Mikumo

Ceramic artist Suzuki Mikumo creates pottery at her studio in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. Her simple vessels, free of excessive decoration, are created from clay she collects herself and from her own “kick wheel,” which she spins by kicking. Suzuki’s works are stoically simple vessels, devoid of any excessive decoration, creating pieces with a face that fits easily into daily life without any effort. As a student, she was influenced by the simplicity and beauty of Yi Dynasty ceramics, which were thick, sturdy, and rustic, and were loved by the Japanese who respected wabi and sabi.