Vase Model "Harvest Forest Spindle Tree"
Manufactured by Yuki Nishiyama
Japan, 2025
Glass, enamel painting
Measurements
9,8 × 9,8 × 10h cm
3,9 × 3,9 × 3,9h in
Edition
Unique Piece
About
In Harvest Forest Spindle Tree, Yuki Nishiyama continues his exploration of translucency, texture, and natural motifs. The work employs glass as a medium with enamel painting to create a delicate, luminous object that captures the quiet beauty of arboreal forms. Nishiyama’s sculptural approach highlights the interplay between solid and light, fragility and presence, evoking the subtle intricacies of forest flora. The piece invites a contemplative engagement, where the viewer can appreciate the nuanced surfaces, refined color, and organic inspiration inherent to his practice.
Biography
Yuki Nishiyama (b. 1988) is a contemporary Japanese artist specializing in glasswork and enamel painting. Graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts in 2012, he blends traditional Japanese techniques with experimental glass manipulation to create sculptural forms inspired by natural elements. His works explore the intersection of material, form, and light, often referencing seasonal phenomena and botanical motifs. Nishiyama’s pieces are exhibited in Japan and internationally, and are included in public and private collections emphasizing innovative contemporary craft.