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Introducing my next themed release:
Yohaku is all about the beauty of empty space. It’s the idea that what’s left untouched can be just as meaningful as what’s been shaped. In these pieces, I let the texture created by applying slip with my hands show this concept. I’ve come to love the way the texture interacts with what surrounds it – how the untouched areas give the form room to breathe. The beauty, for me, is as much in the quiet space as it is in the gesture.
My next release will include all black and white Yohaku pieces.
Yohaku is all about the beauty of empty space. It’s the idea that what’s left untouched can be just as meaningful as what’s been shaped. In these pieces, I let the texture created by applying slip with my hands show this concept. I’ve come to love the way the texture interacts with what surrounds it – how the untouched areas give the form room to breathe. The beauty, for me, is as much in the quiet space as it is in the gesture.
My next release will include all black and white Yohaku pieces.
YOHAKU - 余白
Purchasing:
How purchasing works.
Once you secure your item(s), you will receive a confirmation email with your unique Order ID, Payment instructions and Contact and Shipping input instructions.
All payments are to be made through an Internet Banking transfer, this includes the cost of shipping selected during the ordering process. You will no longer need to input any card details or make payment till after you have successfully secured your item(s).
To secure an item, I strongly suggest you focus on getting one item through to checkout, rather than stocking up your cart with multiple pieces.
Once you secure your item(s), you will receive a confirmation email with your unique Order ID, Payment instructions and Contact and Shipping input instructions.
All payments are to be made through an Internet Banking transfer, this includes the cost of shipping selected during the ordering process. You will no longer need to input any card details or make payment till after you have successfully secured your item(s).
To secure an item, I strongly suggest you focus on getting one item through to checkout, rather than stocking up your cart with multiple pieces.
HOW I SELL MY WORK
RELEASE NIGHT INFO
- I create my work in batches, each and every piece is unique - I sell these pieces as individual items in my "release nights" via my website - these releases happen every 2-3 months - to stay up to date I recommend following my Instagram and/or Facebook pages
- Please be aware that my release nights can be a bit fast... Its an incredibly humbling experience and I'm always so appreciative of every single person who wants to purchase my work
Tom Hill - Oka Pottery 岡
I'm an independent potter currently residing in Wellington, New Zealand
I like to draw inspiration from a lot of things - but nature and the environment are my major influences
All my work is subject to change over time as I evolve, learn and develop my practice. I hope you continue to follow it as it does.
The Japanese kanji 岡 means "Oka" and is the symbol behind my maker's mark. It also literally translates to "Hill", which is my last name. The aesthetics and forms of my pottery are inspired by New Zealand - the beautiful country I call home and my time spent overseas in Japan. It was this time overseas that inspired me to take up pottery.
As is the case with small-batch pottery each of my pieces is unique, irreplaceable and sold this way. This means that it takes me a little longer to make it for you, but also means that it has been that much more cared for in its making. I'm always pushing myself to hone my work, and to produce pieces that are not only beautiful but also functional.
I like to draw inspiration from a lot of things - but nature and the environment are my major influences
All my work is subject to change over time as I evolve, learn and develop my practice. I hope you continue to follow it as it does.
The Japanese kanji 岡 means "Oka" and is the symbol behind my maker's mark. It also literally translates to "Hill", which is my last name. The aesthetics and forms of my pottery are inspired by New Zealand - the beautiful country I call home and my time spent overseas in Japan. It was this time overseas that inspired me to take up pottery.
As is the case with small-batch pottery each of my pieces is unique, irreplaceable and sold this way. This means that it takes me a little longer to make it for you, but also means that it has been that much more cared for in its making. I'm always pushing myself to hone my work, and to produce pieces that are not only beautiful but also functional.