About UGUISUAN
UGUISUAN Atelier is the studio of Japanese arts and crafts artist Minoru Makioka.
At UGUISUAN, unique works are created by hand using a variety of materials found in nature, including stone, earth, and plants, incorporating traditional techniques and craftsmanship.
The name UGUISUAN was inspired by the Japanese bush warbler, or “uguisu” (鶯), a bird that visits the studio in spring. The word “an” (庵) refers to a small, simple dwelling or retreat away from the secular world. It evokes a Japanese aesthetic of simplicity and depth, resonant with the traditions of Zen and wabi-sabi.
盆山水
Zen Garden on Bonsai Ware
"Bonsansui" is a work that arranges stones, gravel, dried moss, and other natural elements within a bonsai pot to evoke the landscape of a Japanese dry garden, or Zen garden.
赤絵宝尽文六角｜景石
Overglaze Red Hexagonal Vessel with Auspicious Treasures Motifs | Ornamental Stone
The vessel’s decorative patterns and form harmonize with the natural materials, creating a refined aesthetic.