Carbonized marbleized vase with channel image 

Since becoming fascinated by the beauty of Suzu ware during a visit to the Noto Peninsula in 1972, Onodera Gen focused on black coloring through both his choice of clay and firing technique. However, in the 1980s he underwent a change, conducting research into ceramics in pure white. This work was made using a kneading technique that mixed contrasting white and black clays to create several different shades. Since different clays have different shrinkage rates, painstaking test firing was required. This vase, with its fine gradation, depicts a vista reminiscent of the magnificent nature in Hokkaido, where Onodera was from. It also brought about a big change in his style of work, which until this time had been only black.
(HASEGAWA Tamao)