Keiichiro Hayamizu 'Raw Urushi Serving Tray II'
Dimensions - H 26cm x Ø 13cm
Materials - Wood, washi paper, urushi lacquer
Methods - Raw urushi finish
Care - Hand wash gently with a soft sponge and mild detergent, then wipe dry and air dry completely. Avoid soaking, dishwashers, microwaves, dryers, and sharp utensils, as they may cause warping or damage.
Description
Keiichiro Hayamizu handcrafts washi paper using kōzo and mitsumata fibres, layering the material over wood, bamboo, and clay forms before applying lacquer. The collection includes trays, vessels, vases, and boxes with varied surface finishes, where layered surfaces retain the character and structure of the materials beneath. Hayamizu’s work centres on the inherent qualities of materials and how they are transformed through layers of washi and lacquer, in dialogue with Material & Method.
About the Artist
Keiichiro Hayamizu is an artist based in Kagoshima, Japan, whose practice centers on the handcrafting of washi paper using kōzo and mitsumata fibers.
Hayamizu’s work explores the quiet material presence that emerges through repetitive processes of layering, immersion, and touch. Using washi in combination with materials such as wood, bamboo, and clay, and often incorporating lacquer, he creates surfaces that both conceal and preserve the intrinsic qualities of the underlying forms.
Through the accumulation of fibers, textures, and traces of handling, Hayamizu seeks to reveal an understated sense of depth, temporality, and presence embedded within the material itself.
Read more about Keiichiro's practice and view his full collection..
