Refined By Fire: Anagama pottery by Hawaii's Clayton Amemiya

An Anagama is a wood fire kiln used in traditional japanese pottery where the gas and ash act as a natural glazing agent for ceramics. This short documentary features Clayton Amemiya, a Hawaii-born artist who was originally taught in Okinawa by sensei Seisho Kuniyoshi.
Clayton has been perfecting his Anagama technique for 40 years and become a master craftsman of this japanese art form.

[@thepatsyfamily]

Great video. Especially loved his words at the end.

[@lunadefara]

So inspiring to see dedicated lives... Thank you for this great little film.

[@BradWatanabe]

I appreciate the kind words and yes, Clayton is a master at his craft. Definitely an inspiring artist. Mahalo!

[@vanitachandra9464]

Thank you. A beautiful film. Gentle and humble.

[@chrisamemiya6501]

Brad, I always show this to my artist friends. Great piece. And it captures Clayton beautifully.

[@BradWatanabe]

Thanks so much. This piece is still one of my favorites for many reasons. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to share a small portion of Uncles story with the world.

[@user-vl1xv1tu8n]

Hownice. !

[@BradWatanabe]

Thank you!

[@fassnacht]

Mahalo, Clayton. A really wonderful video! Glad to see you and your work... and hope to see you again on the Big Island. Gary M.

[@accade_acaso]

Thank you for sharing this It's so beautiful, my heart is smiling

[@CameronSharpPottery]

Enjoyed this very much thank you for sharing

[@glennsak]

This was SO good! Jozu Brad! - exceptional storytelling and visuals.

[@BradWatanabe]

This is still one of my favorites! Clayton is my uncle, so it is/was an honor to share his work with the world.

[@jkLL808]

Thanks great video

[@BluntAsAlways]

Lovely profile.

[@BradWatanabe]

Mahalo Steve! Really appreciate it.

[@maultx]

fabulous

[@c.decostamedia]

amazing work

[@BradWatanabe]

Really appreciate the kind words.

[@HokiHumby]

what is the absorption % of the clay body mr. amemiya uses?

[@BradWatanabe]

Thanks for the question, but I have no idea :)

[@HokiHumby]

@@BradWatanabe damn! thanks anyways!