Jun Kaneko

Jun Kaneko’s early training in painting is evident in the richly glazed surfaces of his sculptures, as well as in the paintings themselves. Among the most prolific artists working in clay today, Kaneko’s constant experimentation with building, glazing, and firing techniques results in the refreshing sense of spontaneity seen in his pieces.

A native of Japan, Kaneko is strongly influenced by Asian aesthetic sensibilities and Zen ideology. He has said that his creative process is itself very spiritual. “I give up thinking and just sit in front of my piece, trying to catch what the shape is saying to me… the only way to know is to keep working. I try to listen to what my heart is telling me and to flow with everything around me.”