Kai Masayuki
40x40x10 cm, technique: The canvas (cotton) is spread in the ground and buried. It is excavated after 3 months -1 year (archaeological excavation work). The the hollowed-out tissue is washed and sterilized in the sun. It is glued on a new textile canvas. It is sewn with a sewing machine (noodle thread).
The big universe in a small closed space.
Since 1980, Kai Masayuki has been exploring the theme of atoms, the earth, and the universe through works created in collaboration with the great nature. The sun, rain, wind, earth, sea, snow, time, and space... They all have a close connection to this series of artworks.
Since 1980, Kai Masayuki has been exploring the theme of atoms, the earth, and the universe through works created in collaboration with the great nature. The sun, rain, wind, earth, sea, snow, time, and space... They all have a close connection to this series of artworks.
Kai Masayuki (1958) is a Japanese artist known for his meticulous craftsmanship and exploration of form, surface, and space. Working primarily in ceramics, his practice merges traditional Japanese techniques with a modernist sensibility, creating works that are at once meditative and materially rich. Masayuki’s pieces often reflect a deep engagement with natural textures and muted color palettes, embodying a refined aesthetic rooted in wabi-sabi. His work has been exhibited both in Japan and internationally, earning recognition for its quiet intensity and masterful execution. Through his art, Masayuki continues to contribute to the evolving dialogue between heritage and contemporary expression in Japanese ceramics.
Kai Masayuki lives and works in Paris.
Kai Masayuki lives and works in Paris.