Otani Workshop Crafts New Ceramic Artworks for First Show in South Korea

Shigeru Otani, who goes by the alias Otani Workshop, is set to launch his first-ever solo show in South Korea. Otani is celebrated for his ceramic works that blend traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary aesthetics. Under the tutelage of Takashi Murakami, Otani meticulously crafts each sculpture using rough clay sourced locally from his home in the Shiga Prefecture town of Shigaraki. From small clay figures to large humanlike sculptures, Otani also adds wood, iron, and other natural ma...