'Koto no Ha', a solo exhibition of works by Yukico Yamada

Private View: 5-7.30pm, Thursday 6th February 2025,

Exhibition Dates: 7th - 22nd February 2025
Location: Maud & Mabel Gallery, 10 Perrins Court, Hampstead, NW31QS, London

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Maud & Mabel is delighted to announce Koto no Ha, the first solo exhibition in London by celebrated Japanese ceramicist Yukico Yamada. This marks the second time we have showcased Yamada’s work, and we are thrilled to offer a deeper exploration of her poetic practice through this exceptional collection.

With her chosen title 'Koto no Ha', referencing the old Japanese for "words", Yamada reflects on her contemplation of fragments—of events, of things, of nature. Rooted in a uniquely Japanese culture of subtlety and consideration, her works invite viewers to interpret and reflect, much like words left between the lines.

"My works are spun from fragments of natural things around me. I always feel that it is similar to weaving words. When I actually create my works, I sometimes write down some words that I feel and create a shape from them. Perhaps I create my works as if I am weaving words for the natural elements that inspire me, such as the wind, fog, plants, and light."

Based in Kyoto, surrounded by traditional architecture and nature’s quiet beauty, Yamada draws inspiration from her surroundings to create earthy, minimalist ceramics. Through delicate hand-building techniques, asymmetrical forms, and muted glazes, she captures fleeting moments: the sway of grass, the smell of the earth, and the silence of observation.

Exhibiting internationally since her debut solo show in Kyoto (2019), Yamada’s practice fuses elegance with irregularity, expressing the essence of her rural Osaka upbringing and her deep connection to the natural world.

Join us for Koto no Ha and immerse yourself in Yamada’s evocative ceramic language, a harmony of form, texture, and meaning.

Host or Publisher Maud & Mabel London