Atsushi Kitahara

KUtility ceramicsPlastic/ObjectPorcelainGlazeGas kiln
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But no origami!  

Folded, assembled, cut? Atsushi Kitahara’s architectural porcelain objects create the illusion of fragile paper artworks. His functional ceramics—stackable storage jars and mugs—made using plaster molding techniques also play with material imitations: colored porcelain loops resemble functional rubber straps. The Japanese product designer contrasts the understated white of the porcelain with glazes in high-contrast primary colors. It’s a joy to behold!
In 2025, Atsushi Kitahara won the Oldenburg Audience Award.

Atsushi Kitahara
Goethestr.17
06114 Halle
Germany

+49 (0) 152-24566114

atsushikitahara.com
mail[at]atsushikitahara.com
@atsushi_kitahara

 

Atsushi Kitahara's work focus well explained:

Glossary collection
Glaze

Glaze is a glass-like layer which, from a purely functional point of view, is mainly used to provide the porous shards underneath (term for a fired ceramic mass) with a waterproof, dense coating.

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Gas kiln

In fossil fuel furnaces fired with oil, gas, wood, coal or coke, the fire occurs in an open flame and reducing atmosphere.

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Porcelain

Designation for a ceramic material made of feldspar, kaolin and quartz, with dense, light-coloured to white shards (term for a fired ceramic mass)

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Plastic/object

In the context of the „Internationalen Keramiktage Oldenburg“ , the term "sculpture/object" refers to ceramics that are not subject to any function.

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Utility ceramics

The term "utility ceramics" is used in the context of the "International Ceramics Days Oldenburg" to refer to handmade ceramics which, no matter what form they take, are primarily geared to function.

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