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Fukurou Ceramics - Switzerland
By Patrik Lüthi
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Fukurou Ceramics are the bonsai ceramic creations of Patrik Luthi, a gifted artist from the picturesque country of Switzerland. These high-quality handmade pieces have a touch of the Japanese aesthetic, yet retain a distinctive ‘Fukurou’ style. Designs are inspired by classical forms and are very suitable for use with good quality bonsai trees. ‘As with bonsai, I feel mostly attracted by the traditional pots, but love to develop new glaze recipes and new shapes.’
Being the grandson of a woodsman, and having grown up around the woods, mountains and lakes of Switzerland, Patrik has always had a close affinity with nature and has kept bonsai for over a decade. Studying at the renowned Kitoras Bonsai School under Nicola Crivelli, Patrik has developed a keen eye for bonsai design and aesthetics – an essential requisite for creating high quality bonsai ceramics.
Pots are mostly thrown on a potter’s wheel, or slab built and come in a variety of forms. Unglazed wares come in a range of clays, including a wonderful dark grey, and a reddish-brown clay. No commercial glazes are used, as Patrik enjoys experimenting and creating exciting new glazes.
The artist made his first pots back in 2015, but only for his own trees, and in 2018 acquired his own electric kiln. Fukurou pots have only been made available to the public quite recently, yet are rapidly gaining recognition across the West due to his remarkable designs and refined finishes.
Contact : Alex at the EBPC
E-mail: Alex@EuropeanBonsaiPotterCollective.com
Being the grandson of a woodsman, and having grown up around the woods, mountains and lakes of Switzerland, Patrik has always had a close affinity with nature and has kept bonsai for over a decade. Studying at the renowned Kitoras Bonsai School under Nicola Crivelli, Patrik has developed a keen eye for bonsai design and aesthetics – an essential requisite for creating high quality bonsai ceramics.
Pots are mostly thrown on a potter’s wheel, or slab built and come in a variety of forms. Unglazed wares come in a range of clays, including a wonderful dark grey, and a reddish-brown clay. No commercial glazes are used, as Patrik enjoys experimenting and creating exciting new glazes.
The artist made his first pots back in 2015, but only for his own trees, and in 2018 acquired his own electric kiln. Fukurou pots have only been made available to the public quite recently, yet are rapidly gaining recognition across the West due to his remarkable designs and refined finishes.
Contact : Alex at the EBPC
E-mail: Alex@EuropeanBonsaiPotterCollective.com
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Fukurou Ceramics
Some examples of works from Fukurou Ceramics
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Fukurou Ceramics is an EBPC member artist and works will regularly be available for sale in the EBPC Shop.
