Aaron Scythe Ceramics

This fascination ultimately led him to build his own kiln to experiment and explore traditional shino glazes.

Aaron scythe ceramics. 1971 aaron has enjoyed over 60 major international solo shows to date and his work is held in many significant collections born in auckland aaron discovered japanese pottery techniques for the first time while he was studying in sydney. Through a series of encounters and experiences while learning his craft in sydney he discovered his love for wood firing ceramics and for japanese korean pots. Born in auckland aaron discovered japanese pottery techniques for the first time while he was studying in sydney. 1971 auckland new zealand trained at carrington polytech in 1988 and east sydney polytech in 1989 where he developed an interest in momoyama pots.

Aaron scythe aaron scythe was born in auckland in 1971. Aaron scythe since 1995 aaron has spent sixteen years living in japan. We have a fantastic range of aaron scythe ceramics. Created by hand in scythe s whanganui studio.

Originally from auckland scythe found himself drawn to pottery at a young age getting a job pouring slip into molds as a teenager. Aaron scythe auckland new zealand b. There a wood fire potter introduced him to some older japanese and korean pots. Over the next several years he found new ways to pursue pottery making including taking courses in sydney australia.

As tea ceremony wares have always been my inspiration for making ceramics. Come in store to see the extended range or purchase one of these unique pieces online. Yobistugi porcelain contemporary ceramics giclee prints. Landing page for aaron scythe ceramic artists webpage.

Born in auckland aaron discovered japanese pottery techniques for the first time while he was studying in sydney. Yobittsugi style moon jar. This fascination ultimately led him to build his own kiln to experiment and explore traditional shino glazes. Courtesy of the.

Aaron s current work reflects both his new zealand and māori heritage. In 1993 whilst working at sturt craft centre scythe built an anagama kiln and began investigating shino glazes. Example of aaron scythe ceramics from different galleries that sell my work. Japanese traditions such as mingei and chadōgu tea ceremony wares greatly influenced the philosophical approach and techniques which can be seen in his work today.

Yobitsugi style tsubo.