USA New Tariff Update This listing price is inclusive of tariffs, duties, & fees for USA orders. Customers won't be required to pay any fee for delivery. Drawing on the exposed roots of fallen large trees, this vase reflects the artist's thought about the power of nature & the global environmental issues. Root Vase is made of three 'root' parts, all of which have triangular opening & pointy bottom end. On the side, each surface is finished differently in its texture or glazing. Glossy, sandy, checkered, spotted, coarse, or smooth. Underneath three 'roots' is a platform supported by many shorter roots. These hard & jagged roots remind us about the untamed energy of wild vegetation. This item is functional vase & watertight. It is also unique sculptural work of art. The artist's mark is stamped on the base. Dimensions (approx.) Height 20 cm / 7.9 in Width 14 cm / 5.51 in Depth 13 cm / 5.12 in Weight 1415 g About the Maker Okano Ricca is ceramic artist based in Japan.Drawing inspiration from the woodland in the mountainous Karuizawa area, where she lives, Okano explores the interaction between her mind-scape & the natural elements. Her recent works are functional & decorative ceramic objects that feature a striking balance between abstract expression & physical practicality.Each finished piece is highly original, with both painterly & sculptural quality, & full of sensory energy. The results often evoke viewer's original senses & connect strongly with their feelings, which makes her works much sought after internationally. The techniques Okano uses vary from throwing & hand-building, to carving & slab-building, & she often mixes them. The surface finish is layered & densely textured with white slip, multiple glazing, brush strokes & sgraffito mark-marking. Some pieces embody reflective imagery of water, while others have matte finishes & a tactile quality. The glazing process often creates drip blobs, pools & unexpected runs, which is a part of her spontaneity. Okano's works include ceramic & video installations where a dual image of the physical & the spiritual world is visualized.Having explored abstract painting intermittently, Okano taught herself ceramic art while traveling. Later she finished a ceramic course in Tajimi, one of Japan's historic ceramic bases. Originally from Tokyo, Okano moved to Karuizawa, where she creates her works & curates a gallery space with her partner & jewellery artist Nomoto Hiroshi. Okano has exhibited widely, including solo exhibitions in Tokyo, Taipei & Sydney; group exhibitions in Madrid, New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai. She was an artist in residence at Hakone Sengokuhara (Japan). She was given Taro Award from Okamoto Taro Museum of Art. Read more on our website. Ricca Okano Root Vase Japanese Abstract Ceramic Art, Ikebana Sculpture