Tom Okawara
TomOCeramics
My pottery is influenced by a myriad of sources. The shapes and lines of my pieces are inspired by the mid-century modern European potters, such as Lucie Rie from the UK, and Gunnar Nylund from Sweden. I like the spontaneity of the glazing done by the Mashiko potters of Japan, such as Shoji Hamada and Tatsuzo Shimaoka. I also like the weight and balance of pieces by the New Zealander, Elena Renker.
My pieces tend to be on the nonfunctional side since I do not aspire to become a “Production” potter. I enjoy creating weed pots, fruit bowls, lidded jars, and Ikebana vessels, some of which are available on-line at ShopEvanstonMade.
Email: Tomo-jo@sbcglobal.net
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