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| Welcome! |
| Gotanbayashi Gama is the pottery studio of Michael Martino, a potter residing in the Gotanbayashi neighborhood of Taku, in Saga Prefecture, Japan. I make handmade Karatsu ware using local materials, and traditional Karatsu pottery techniques. I am a huge devotee of the concept of 'the beauty of the functional'. Karatsu ware is a prime example of this, often being simple, not visually striking or flashy, but inviting us to use and touch, being uniquely suited to the task for which it was created. I strive to create objects with these qualities, ware which invites us to enjoy with our fingers, lips, and ears, as well as our eyes. |
My work can be found for sale online at: http://shop.hisasih.com(sorry, Japanese language only) If you see any work here that is not available currently at either of the online galleries, please contact me directly. I will do my best to accomodate your needs. If what you like is no longer available, I can send you photos of similar items, or arrangements can be made for custom orders. Thank you, Mike |
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