Where tradition meets transformation: the ceramic art of Makoto Hatori

 
Rooted in Japanese pottery, Hatori’s practice embraces imperfection and reimagines tradition for the present age.

One cannot help but be drawn to the profound presence of tradition. Yet tradition must not remain confined or exclusive—it must continue to breathe and transform. My work seeks to offer a contemporary expression of tradition’s essence, while honoring its enduring foundations. A true artwork is never a private reflection alone; it is a living expression, shaped through dialogue with tradition and carried forward into the present.

Featured Essay
"A Reaffirmation of Materiality in Contemporary Ceramics" 
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A concise reflection on the reaffirmation of materiality in contemporary ceramics.
This brief essay outlines the philosophical foundation of my practice—an inquiry into clay, time, and the quiet presence that emerges from unglazed forms.