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O Yaku - Israel
By Shay Cohen.
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Shay Cohen is an accomplished bonsai artist and ceramist with an eye for detail and a passion for creativity. Now a professional bonsai artist, managing the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens bonsai collection, ceramist, and product designer in Israel, Shay has been creating wonderful ceramic pots for his own, his customers, and students trees for 6 years now, and we are delighted to have discovered this hidden talent.
Although highly creative and not afraid to push the boundaries, Shay is mostly inspired by traditional shapes and Japanese styles, keeping the walls thin and using the lip and feet to give the desired character. 'I make my own glazes and my own clay body (for the porcelain objects).'
Shay uses a variety of techniques in building his pots, including; wheel, slab, coil, carving and slip casting. 'I also like to combine techniques and use them where they have better advantage. The design process is largely influenced by the chosen finish. If a crystalline glaze is required for example, then the entire design will revolve around preventing running and proper glaze application. I am hoping to expand my possibilities by adding a gas or wood fire kiln in the future'.
Contact Shay Cohen:
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.o-yaku.com
Commissions can be requested through us here.
Although highly creative and not afraid to push the boundaries, Shay is mostly inspired by traditional shapes and Japanese styles, keeping the walls thin and using the lip and feet to give the desired character. 'I make my own glazes and my own clay body (for the porcelain objects).'
Shay uses a variety of techniques in building his pots, including; wheel, slab, coil, carving and slip casting. 'I also like to combine techniques and use them where they have better advantage. The design process is largely influenced by the chosen finish. If a crystalline glaze is required for example, then the entire design will revolve around preventing running and proper glaze application. I am hoping to expand my possibilities by adding a gas or wood fire kiln in the future'.
Contact Shay Cohen:
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.o-yaku.com
Commissions can be requested through us here.
Potter Showcase
Shay Cohen
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Some examples of past works from Shay Cohen |
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O Yaku's magnificent exhibit for the EBPC pot display, at The Trophy Exhibition 2024.
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O Yaku is a member potter and works will at times be available for sale in the EBPC Shop
