The vase has a fluid shape and the artist uses enamel as a texturing medium rather than mere embellishment. After the firing of the pale green enamel, Iwata rubbed the outside of the vessel with a stone, removing pieces of clay to reveal small imperfections. The rough exterior contrasts with the glossily vibrant enamel interior. Iwata originally trained as a jeweller.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Slender copper vase, 2004
Date supported
2005
Medium and material
Vase: copper & enamel & gold foil; box: wood
Dimensions
Height: 28 cm
Grant
825
Total cost
1650
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