Discover Japanese ceramic artist En Iwamura

[@ヤング阿禮楠]

Woah, surprised to randomly see En on my feed! I met En back at Clemson University, he's a really nice dude and a super hardworking artist. Glad to see you're doing well En! また遊ぼう!

[@LambentOrt]

There's something about ceramics that is so wonderful to the touch, like wood and glass, or beautifully worked metal. To me, craftspeople are alchemists, transmuting the simplest of elements into something so beautiful. I hope the community of ceramic artists in Shigaraki will continue to work and prosper for a long time. ❤️

[@funnyastronomer1435]

man my dream in life is to just spend time in japanese country side working in a potters studio

[@SkidChill]

It seems to be a privilege of the wealthy

[@ЕлизаветаРощина-г9ч]

you can totally learn this craft and go live in japan! don't give up your dream, work towards it.

[@kimchiva-3950]

@@SkidChill that's not wealthy, they were well off. Just because you come from a loving successful family doesn't mean you come from money or are wealthy.

[@LambentOrt]

Do it. Find a way.

[@codeninja100]

You can do it. Stay focused.

[@aminuh]

I’m not Japanese but part of a younger generation who loves art. The whole video was really beautiful and insightful to watch. So unfortunate I can’t appreciate the real deal. I hope Iwamura and the rest of the communities hopes for the little town to be revived come true and that it can thrive. All the best to them all 🫶🏼

[@covechgo]

I like the work he's making, it's like graffiti characters in ceramic form. I understand when he said sometimes the work can come out of the kiln boring or disappointing. That's the process. You push through that. The workspace is amazing. I want a set-up like that.

[@codeninja100]

Exactly there’s always that period of doubt in the middle of a work after the initial excitement of starting. Just have to see it through most times it comes out better than expected

[@remka2000]

Last update on Mr. Shimamura’s website was from 2020, at the end of his residence in Shigaraki I believe. I hope he is still doing ceramics 😊!

[@Donax695]

his Insta is quite active :)

[@Wooshy_o]

@@Donax695 Hello, could please send their username?

[@oderfhuerta6277]

I'm more shocked on how clean he keeps his shop lol but his art is fire

[@phyllisgriffin5933]

What a dream to live in a pottery community and be around creative potters!

[@DAMAGR]

I've been obsessed with En Iwamura for a long time, thank you for making this!

[@covechgo]

I'm just discovering his work today. It's so good.

[@davidcantrell3266]

WOW, just WOW. What a neat and wonderful place. Now on my bucket list to visit and do a piece there.

[@alechudson6313]

4:09 good to see an artist that's forklift certified

[@AUGUSTO_SMILE]

LOVED IT! thanks to all the NOWNESS team.

[@reginnelarosa8410]

I'm really fond of Tanukis and have a small collection at them (mostly from the Japanese thrift store near our place) seeing it here made me love this video even more. Thank heavens it's in my recommendation 💓💓💓

[@ScottLee01]

one of my favourite artists finally has a proper video dedicated to him! I love it!

[@jamierennie817]

It was wonderful to see you and your community's beautiful works of art. Thank you so much for sharing a bit of your life with us. I wish you and your family the very best , good health and lots of happiness. Sending you love from Scotland.❤. (May a dunked biscuit never float in your tea)

[@asztapaszta9]

I love this video and everyone in it! Thank you for sharing!

[@bluesunflower1698]

I wish I can live there so I can experience the artsy aesthetic

[@sharonpollack1119]

Wonderful art pieces. Clay is an amazing medium to work in

[@TheLifeSheLoves]

What an amazing person. thank you for sharing

[@the-based-jew6872]

It's truly sad to see the pottery industry slowly fade. Same thing happened in the 70s In The uk. That switch from man made, to mass production.

[@ainurabazekenova7336]

Japan is so captivating!!!

[@zuzannaj]

Absolutely beautiful story and visuals! Thank you!

[@bamboo_craft]

excellent production. lovely cinematography.

[@coopart1]

Wonderful video. I share your joy in ceramic arts. Half the world away. Must be a human thing

[@v000000000000v]

everything is so aesthetic

[@LWJCarroll]

Far Out! And what serene work studios to create in….an interesting place to stay….thanks Laurie. NZ.

[@studiovoxlux]

Love this, a perfect tuesday evening education, by clicking on a recommendation. Would love to know what makes the Shigaraki clay so special that i fostered an entire town.

[@disisyosiris]

woww I love it, I would live in Iwamura! I love ceramics too

[@TomoyoTatar]

Ha I love this guy 😊❤ what an interesting character; beautiful creations. My parents would tell me similar stories. I loved the ones with monsters and unique stories. He’s exactly right about ceramics. The Roman oil vessels were unglazed and survived to this day!

[@03obietrice]

This was excellent. Thank you!

[@stickyfox]

In the Disney version of Pom Poko they weren't exactly forthcoming with the details of tanuki anatomy. Here I thought they were marsupials.

[@sarah-janegalipo3995]

Oh my god! What did I just discover here ❤

[@lifewithnatxo4614]

This video is incredible. Seeing a new form that is coming in of artist is inspiring and now I have know more and can further deep dive on these artist amazing work. 😊😊😊✨✨✨

[@arian_motta]

this is incredible !

[@chloeforever_]

my dream is to work here

[@chantalrochon3566]

Fantastic video,thank you ❤

[@mutador]

amazing talent

[@funandfrolic-vs8bo]

Wow

[@moolkii]

Hi! Does somebody know the name of the oven he uses?

[@yabd792]

Those figures are awesome. I wish I can have the suspicious ninja triangle.

[@gdizzzl]

Awesome stuff!!!

[@paticiamoreno]

Lindo trabalho😊

[@PAXONshop]

So cute!

[@gracielapuente9532]

me siento igual al abrir el horno, pura navidad

[@hueyahumana]

I love it

[@italymullah8272]

My fav rn

[@kanamedia]

just wonder why i can't see his show in japan. does he have a show in japan before? seems like he always have a show in ny gallery

[@robcoghan5204]

Bravo

[@AndroidSpirit]

Would they take on apprenticeships?

[@sigeslin]

❤

[@LOOKA.B]

Super..brawo:****

[@soyburglar77]

From now on, I shall no longer accept gifts or presents on my birthday, but rather “birthday boxes”.

[@MA1-BEE]

So beautiful! but I am ruined as I cannot see images of the Japanese countryside through anything but the lens of Hayao Miyazaki's hand.

[@meeyuyu4805]

썸네일 보고 작은 소품인 줄 알고 들어왔는데 왕따시만한거였네.,.

[@Zeropadd]

👃