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The Usefulness of Use

Yoko Sekino Bove

Dec 4th - Jan 3rd, 2021

Exquisitely crafted pottery by Yoko Sekino Bove, inspired by her background in graphic design and her interest in classic pottery forms.

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"Ever since the pandemic started, I have been wondering what I can do and how I can help. Is there anything I can do for this world, as an individual, and as a ceramic artist?

All of the pieces in this exhibition were created since the pandemic started. This group of work is my attempt to keep connected as the virus forces us to distance. The work explores the usefulness of craft in modern society and asks what comfort is derived from a simple daily ritual, like drinking coffee or tea, when using a handmade object. How does the user and the artist connect through the use of an object?

It is my hope that I can offer comfort through my artwork."

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Lemonade Maker (set)

$320 SOLD

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Inaba Sake Set

SOLD

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Survival Award

SOLD

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The Hare and Tortoise Teapot

$220

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I Scratch Your Back

$120 SOLD

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They Used to be God: Namazu

$100

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Camelia Teabowl

$130

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Self-Imposed Hopes and Dreams Tea Bowl

$150

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They Used to be God: Rooster

$280

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Winter Day Teapot (Chickadees)

$160

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Hide and Seek Train Teapot: Rabbits

$200

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Lucky Cat Train Teapot

$240

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Poppy Vase

$360

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Clematis Vase

$250

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Rainy Day of Frogs Teapot

$190 SOLD

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I Used to Believe in Coincidences Teapot

$200

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Oriental Fantasy Tea Bowl, Lemon Flavor

$220 SOLD

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Apology Teapot

$200

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Chojyu Giga Ceramic Making Bowl

$130 SOLD

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Purple Iris Vase

$220

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Neko Botsatsu (lidded jar with cats)

$220

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Other Sky (lidded jar with owls)

$240 SOLD

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Elephant Perfume Bottle

$180

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Kokoru Gawari (Yunomi Set with Hydrangeas)

$240

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Give and Take Yunomi

$65

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Goldfish Mug

$75

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Purple Iris Mug

$85

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Lemonade Maker (set)

Medium & Materials:
Mid-range porcelain, wheel-thrown, carving and Sgraffito, cone 5 oxidation firing

Measurements:
5.5" x 5.5" x 9"

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inaba sake set01
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the hare and tortoise teapot01

The Hare and Tortoise Teapot

Medium & Materials:
Mid-range porcelain, wheel-thrown, carving and Sgraffito, cone 5 oxidation firing

Measurements:
5.75"w x 4.25"d x 4"h

Date:
2020

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I Scratch Your Back

Measurements:
4” x 4” x 4.75”

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They Used to be God: Namazu

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Camelia Teabowl

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Self-Imposed Hopes and Dreams Tea Bowl

Measurements:
5.25” x 5.25” x 4.5”

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They Used to be God: Rooster

Measurements:
5” x 4” x 3.5”

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Winter Day Teapot (Chickadees)

Measurements:
4.5” x 3.5” x 5.5”

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Hide and Seek Train Teapot: Rabbits

Measurements:
4.75” x 3.75” x 6.5”

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Lucky Cat Train Teapot

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Poppy Vase

Measurements:
5.5” x 5.5” x 10”

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Clematis Vase

Measurements:
4.5” x 4.5” x 9”

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Rainy Day of Frogs Teapot

Measurements:
5.25” x 3.5” x 7.25”

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I Used to Believe in Coincidences Teapot

Measurements:
4.75” x 4.25” x 5.5”

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Oriental Fantasy Tea Bowl, Lemon Flavor

Measurements:
5.5” x 5.5” x 4”

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Apology Teapot

Measurements:
4.75” x 3.5” x 6”

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Chojyu Giga Ceramic Making Bowl

Measurements:
5.5” x 5.5” x 4”

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Purple Iris Vase

Measurements:
5” x 5” x 8.5”

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Neko Botsatsu (lidded jar with cats)

Measurements:
4.75” x 4.75” x 9.5”

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Other Sky (lidded jar with owls)

Measurements:
5.5” x 5.5” x 8”

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white elephant bottle01

Elephant Perfume Bottle

Measurements:
3.5” x 2.5” x 6”

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Kokoru Gawari (Yunomi Set with Hydrangeas)

Measurements:
3.5" x 3.5" x 4" each

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bove give take cup

Give and Take Yunomi

Measurements:
3.5”w x 3.5”d x 3.75”h

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yokbov 0227 1

Goldfish Mug

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yokbov 0232 1

Purple Iris Mug

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