{"title":"Seiko Wakasugi 若杉圣子","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeiko Wakasugi (\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e若杉聖子\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinguished Japanese contemporary ceramic artist known for her ethereal, unglazed white porcelain that blurs the line between functional craft and conceptual sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWakasugi specializes in a meticulous slip-casting technique (ikomi), in which she carves original forms from plaster blocks before refining the cast pieces by hand to achieve a soft, skin-like texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHer work is heavily inspired by the organic geometry of nature—specifically the sinuous curves of flower buds, fruit, and plant life—resulting in delicate vessels that possess both a dignified stillness and a sensual, feminine vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy firing her porcelain unglazed to the point of vitrification, she ensures that the focus remains entirely on the interplay of light and shadow across her pristine, architectural silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tea-cup","title":"Tea Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;\"\u003eIn this refined tea cup, Seiko presents a more vertical, cylindrical variation of her floral motifs, where the rhythmic relief of pointed petals creates a structured yet organic base for the piece. The design features a series of high-relief \"leaves\" that encircle the lower half of the cup, their crisp, arched tips transitioning into soft vertical fluting that grounds the form with architectural stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWarnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Microwave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Oven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Direct Flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Induction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eName engraving is not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDo not use metal scrubbers, cleansers, or bleach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes, as this can cause the crystal to break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDo not stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seiko Wakasugi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52554638524692,"sku":"CE-A017-005","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2262\/8372\/files\/Product-103.jpg?v=1780007762"},{"product_id":"tea-cup-1","title":"Tea Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;\"\u003eIn this elegant cup, featuring a rhythmic relief of overlapping, petal-like motifs that encircle the vessel's exterior. Reminiscent of a blooming lotus or the layered scales of an artichoke, where the sharp, geometric points of the leaves transition into soft, rounded undulations near the base. The unglazed white porcelain provides a serene, matte canvas that captures the ambient light, emphasizing the depth of the carved layers and the pristine clarity of the bowl's smooth interior rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWarnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Microwave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Oven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Direct Flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Induction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eName engraving is not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDo not use metal scrubbers, cleansers, or bleach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes, as this can cause the crystal to break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDo not stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seiko Wakasugi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52554639081748,"sku":"CE-A017-004","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2262\/8372\/files\/Product-8_566a578d-5bad-4fa8-a595-de05dc28b69e.jpg?v=1780295339"},{"product_id":"small-bowl","title":"Decorative Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;\"\u003eThis delicate, petal-edged bowl captures the ephemeral essence of a blossom at the height of its bloom, showcasing her ability to imbue porcelain with a sense of fragile life. The piece is defined by its wide, scalloped rim, where each lobe tapers into a precise, upward-curving point that creates a soft, undulating horizon line. By utilizing Seiko's signature high-fired, unglazed porcelain, she achieves a velvet-like matte finish that absorbs and diffuses light, emphasizing the subtle shadows within the dish's shallow basin and the sheer thinness of its walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWarnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Microwave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Oven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Direct Flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Induction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eName engraving is not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDo not use metal scrubbers, cleansers, or bleach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes, as this can cause the crystal to break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDo not stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seiko Wakasugi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52554641703188,"sku":"CE-A017-007","price":110.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2262\/8372\/files\/Product-99.jpg?v=1780008035"},{"product_id":"small-bowl-1","title":"Decorative Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;\"\u003eThis shallow design is intended to be viewed both as a functional vessel and a celestial sculpture. The piece features a dramatic, multi-lobed rim that mimics the unfurling of a flower in full bloom, with each \"petal\" ending in a delicate, sharp point that highlights the precision of her slip-casting and hand-carving. Viewed from above, the work reveals a harmonious, rhythmic silhouette, while the side profile emphasizes the thinness and translucency of Seiko's signature high-fired white porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWarnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Microwave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Oven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Direct Flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo Induction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eName engraving is not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDo not use metal scrubbers, cleansers, or bleach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes, as this can cause the crystal to break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDo not stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seiko Wakasugi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52554642096404,"sku":"CE-A017-006","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2262\/8372\/files\/Product-98.jpg?v=1780008086"},{"product_id":"bud-vase-1","title":"Bud Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;\"\u003eThe piece features Seiko's signature \"fluted texture\", with soft, vertical ridges that travel seamlessly from the wide, rounded base up to a delicate, narrow opening at the top. Crafted from her iconic unglazed white porcelain, the work relies on a minimalist palette to emphasize the rhythmic harmony of its silhouette and the subtle, tactile quality of the hand-finished surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seiko Wakasugi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52554642948372,"sku":"CE-A017-003","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2262\/8372\/files\/Product-97.jpg?v=1780008143"},{"product_id":"bud-vase-2","title":"Bud Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;\"\u003eThe piece is characterized by a dense series of vertical ridges that draw the eye upward toward a singular, narrow aperture, mimicking the tightly wrapped layers of a bulb or the rhythmic pattern of a seed pod. By utilizing Seiko's signature unglazed, high-fired white porcelain, she transforms the object into a canvas for light; the repetitive, sharp edges create a sophisticated chiaroscuro effect that shifts as the viewer moves around it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seiko Wakasugi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52554643407124,"sku":"CE-A017-002","price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2262\/8372\/files\/Product-96.jpg?v=1780008210"},{"product_id":"bud-vase-wall-mount","title":"Wall Décor - Bud Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;\"\u003eCreated using Seiko's meticulous \"slip-casting\" and hand-finishing process, the vessel features a bulbous, lobed body that tapers into a flared, petal-like rim, evoking the silhouette of a pomegranate or an opening flower. The absence of glaze highlights the matte, velvety texture of the high-fired porcelain, allowing the dramatic interplay of light and shadow to define its sharp ridges and soft undulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seiko Wakasugi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52554644095252,"sku":"CE-A017-001","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2262\/8372\/files\/Product-95.jpg?v=1780008256"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2262\/8372\/collections\/Product-1_458742a8-4eaa-488f-a689-68b86b691c02.jpg?v=1780007643","url":"https:\/\/mizuspace.com\/collections\/seiko-wakasugi-%e8%8b%a5%e6%9d%89%e5%9c%a3%e5%ad%90.oembed","provider":"Mizu Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}