Mutsumi Yamada is a contemporary Suzu-yaki artist based in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. With an unusual background as a former lacquerware craftsman, her work is characterized by a fusion of traditional techniques and her unique sensibility. The muted black-grey body, fired in a wood-fired kiln without glaze, features modern expressions reminiscent of geological strata and plants drawn with white and grey slip, radiating a unique charm. Her rugged yet refined textures are highly sought after as planters for caudex and other plants, making her a popular and acclaimed artist in recent years.
