Saucer with two hares and the moon in relief c. 2002

Masato Imaizumi created this Saucer with two hares and the moon in relief, made of porcelain with celadon glaze. The muted, pale green color that washes over the saucer has a calming effect, like a misty morning. It's all about how the artist coaxes that glaze, letting it pool and thin to create subtle shifts in tone. I’m interested in how the texture is built up in layers – the smoothness of the glaze, the delicate relief of the hares and moon, all working together. Those raised elements aren’t just decoration; they're like little islands catching the light, giving the piece depth. Looking closely, you can see the hand of the artist in the subtle imperfections, the slight variations in the glaze. This piece feels like a conversation with historical Chinese ceramics, but with a contemporary sensibility. It’s like Imaizumi is saying, "I see you, old masters," while also doing his own thing. It’s a reminder that art is always in dialogue, always building on what came before.