1.A,B,C IRO-SHINO Yunomi (left to right front and back views)
$100 each H90 x W75 x D75mm
1.D,E,F IRO-SHINO Yunomi (left to right front and back views)
$100 each H90 x W75 x D75mm
1.G,H,I IRO-SHINO Yunomi (left to right front and back views)
$100 each H90 x W75 x D75mm
1.J,K,L IRO-SHINO Yunomi (left to right front and back views)
$100 each H90 x W75 x D75mm
2.A IRO-SHINO Large vase with bats; H350 x Dia380mm
$3800
2.A IRO-SHINO Large vase with bats; H350 x Dia380mm
$3800
2.A IRO-SHINO Large vase with bats; H350 x Dia380mm
$3800
2.A IRO-SHINO Large vase with bats; H350 x Dia380mm
$3800
2.A IRO-SHINO Large vase with bats; H350 x Dia380mm
$3800
2.A IRO-SHINO Large vase with bats; H350 x Dia380mm
$3800
2.A IRO-SHINO Large vase with bats; H350 x Dia380mm
$3800
2.B IRO-SHINO Large vase with tiger; H350 x Dia360mm
$3800
2.B IRO-SHINO Large vase with tiger; H350 x Dia360mm
$3800
2.B IRO-SHINO Large vase with tiger; H350 x Dia360mm
$3800
2.B IRO-SHINO Large vase with tiger; H350 x Dia360mm
$3800
2.B IRO-SHINO Large vase with tiger; H350 x Dia360mm
$3800
2.B IRO-SHINO Large vase with tiger; H350 x Dia360mm
$3800
2.B IRO-SHINO Large vase with tiger; H350 x Dia360mm
$3800
2.B IRO-SHINO Large vase with tiger; H350 x Dia360mm
$3800
2.C IRO-SHINO Large vase with whales; H360 x Dia395mm
$3800
2.C IRO-SHINO Large vase with whales; H360 x Dia395mm
$3800
2.C IRO-SHINO Large vase with whales; H360 x Dia395mm
$3800
2.C IRO-SHINO Large vase with whales; H360 x Dia395mm
$3800
2.C IRO-SHINO Large vase with whales; H360 x Dia395mm
$3800
2.C IRO-SHINO Large vase with whales; H360 x Dia395mm
$3800
2.C IRO-SHINO Large vase with whales; H360 x Dia395mm
$3800
2.D IRO-SHINO Large vase with woman; H335 x Dia365mm
$3800
2.D IRO-SHINO Large vase with woman; H335 x Dia365mm
$3800
2.D IRO-SHINO Large vase with woman; H335 x Dia365mm
$3800
2.D IRO-SHINO Large vase with woman; H335 x Dia365mm
$3800
2.D IRO-SHINO Large vase with woman; H335 x Dia365mm
$3800
3.A IRO-SHINO Large bowl with dragon; H205 x Dia395mm
$2000
3.A IRO-SHINO Large bowl with dragon; H205 x Dia395mm
$2000
3.A IRO-SHINO Large bowl with dragon; H205 x Dia395mm
$2000
3.A IRO-SHINO Large bowl with dragon; H205 x Dia395mm
$2000
3.A IRO-SHINO Large bowl with dragon; H205 x Dia395mm
$2000
3.A IRO-SHINO Large bowl with dragon; H205 x Dia395mm
$2000
3.A IRO-SHINO Large bowl with dragon; H205 x Dia395mm
$2000
3.A IRO-SHINO Large bowl with dragon; H205 x Dia395mm
$2000
3.B IRO-SHINO Large bowl with tea bowls; H205 x Dia390mm
$2000
3.B IRO-SHINO Large bowl with tea bowls; H205 x Dia390mm
$2000
3.B IRO-SHINO Large bowl with tea bowls; H205 x Dia390mm
$2000
3.B IRO-SHINO Large bowl with tea bowls; H205 x Dia390mm
$2000
3.B IRO-SHINO Large bowl with tea bowls; H205 x Dia390mm
$2000
3.B IRO-SHINO Large bowl with tea bowls; H205 x Dia390mm
$2000
3.B IRO-SHINO Large bowl with tea bowls; H205 x Dia390mm
$2000
3.B IRO-SHINO Large bowl with tea bowls; H205 x Dia390mm
$2000
3.B IRO-SHINO Large bowl with tea bowls; H205 x Dia390mm
$2000
3.C IRO-SHINO Large bowl with woman; H200 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.C IRO-SHINO Large bowl with woman; H200 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.C IRO-SHINO Large bowl with woman; H200 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.C IRO-SHINO Large bowl with woman; H200 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.C IRO-SHINO Large bowl with woman; H200 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.C IRO-SHINO Large bowl with woman; H200 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.C IRO-SHINO Large bowl with woman; H200 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.C IRO-SHINO Large bowl with woman; H200 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.D IRO-SHINO Large bowl with whales; H215 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.D IRO-SHINO Large bowl with whales; H215 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.D IRO-SHINO Large bowl with whales; H215 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.D IRO-SHINO Large bowl with whales; H215 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.D IRO-SHINO Large bowl with whales; H215 x Dia380mm
$2000
3.D IRO-SHINO Large bowl with whales; H215 x Dia380mm
$2000
4.A IRO-SHINO Wall plate with vases; H375 x W340 x D50mm
$1200
4.A IRO-SHINO Wall plate with vases; H375 x W340 x D50mm
$1200
4.B IRO-SHINO Wall plate with tiger; H370 x W340 x D45mm
$1200
4.B IRO-SHINO Wall plate with tiger; H370 x W340 x D45mm
$1200
4.B IRO-SHINO Wall plate with tiger; H370 x W340 x D45mm
$1200
4.C IRO-SHINO Wall plate with sake cups & bottles; H375 x W340 x D47mm $1200
4.C IRO-SHINO Wall plate with sake cups & bottles; H375 x W340 x D47mm $1200
4.D IRO-SHINO Wall plate with dragon; H365 x W340 x D47mm
$1200
4.D IRO-SHINO Wall plate with dragon; H365 x W340 x D47mm
$1200
4.E IRO-SHINO Wall plate with tea bowls; H365 x W340 x D50mm
$1200
4.E IRO-SHINO Wall plate with tea bowls; H365 x W340 x D50mm
$1200
Aaron Scythe, A Sequence or the Breaking of
‘Sometimes one must move backwards to progress, to break the normal sequence of a movement, a moment, or an event.
A Sequence or the Breaking of … reflects a shift from my previous explorations to make way for a reconsidered approach to my practice. In the past I have been enamoured of the modern colour movement of glazes in ceramics, however, in my attempts to incorporate colour I found a growing dissonance with my work.
In this new body of work, I explore ways to break from past sequences of making. At the same time, I inquire how the process of breaking sequences can lead to creating new sequences. I explore ways to ‘deengineer,’ or move past the boundaries of colour and attempt to re-visualise how my work can speak to these ideas through alternate methods.’
All works use Shigaraki clay and Iro-Shino glaze.
Aaron Scythe
Aaron Scythe trained at Carrington Polytech in 1988 and East Sydney Polytech in 1989 where he developed an interest in Momoyama pots. In 1993 whilst working at Sturt Craft Centre in Mittagong, NSW, Australia, Scythe built an Anagama kiln and began investigating Shino glazes.
In 1995 Scythe travelled to Japan to study the Minoyaki style of pottery and studied under Koie Ryoji.
Since 1997 and up until 2011 he had been based in Mashiko, Japan. During this period he developed Oribe and Kizeto ware, built another Anagama kiln to produce Shino ware and began making porcelain work. Whilst in Japan Scythe had over 60 solo shows and participated in many group shows and workshops.
Due to the Fukushima meltdown in 2011 Scythe and his family relocated to New Zealand. He is currently based in Whanganui and has started to explore English slipware methods. Informed by research into theories of working, his making methods are always changing.
Aaron’s experience of living and working in a ceramics village in Japan and the appreciation and importance of making and using handmade can be seen in his work. The delight in exploring forms and decoration through daily repetition create an intuitive connection between head and hand. Something that is visible in the work. Aaron’s ceramics offer a refreshing cultural fusion of East, West and Maori influence.
Aaron sees himself as a Morehu, rather than aligning himself with a particular iwi, in line with the Ratana belief, but does feel connected to his ancestor Wiremu Kingi of the Te Ati Awa iwi with their close links to Parihaka. Aaron feels he belongs not to any iwi but the spirituality that is the base of the Maori people.
Aaron has maintained his exhibiting since his return with numerous exhibitions in New Zealand and back in Japan. His work is in many private collections both in New Zealand and overseas, as well as the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade collection.