THE SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 3.5” x 5”
Artistry Detail: One-of-a-kind miniature moon form featuring a single raw river stone crown.
Materials: Native Japanese clay, wood-fired black gloss ash glaze, embedded river stone.
Exclusivity: One-of-a-kind archival piece.
Fulfillment: Selected directly from the artist's atelier in Japan. Shipped insured from Venice, CA (Local pickup available). Inquire for international shipping.
THE SCULPTURAL NARRATIVE
“Wakusei — literally ‘wandering star,’ the Japanese word for planet — evokes the movement and mystery of celestial bodies. The Second Moon evokes the outer orbit of Wakusei, capturing its elemental spirit in miniature. From his atelier in Japan’s lush hillsides, Tenshin Juba works in rhythm with nature, creating forms through ash glaze, clay, stone, and fire. Each sculptural moon object reflects the friction between earth and sky, feeling both ancient and newly discovered.
Juba’s practice is deeply connected to his environment. He uses materials drawn from the land, including rocks, fertile clay, fallen trees, and other organic matter. Rooted in a terrain he has known since childhood, his work combines familiarity with experimentation.
Fire is central to Juba’s process. By subjecting his work to extreme temperatures reaching 2336°F / 1280°C, he creates dramatic changes in surface and form. Over roughly seven days of firing, the work develops a range of tactile effects, from polished metallic tones in an inky black gloss to the rugged emergence of stone from the surfaces achieved through the ichi-haze, or ‘stone-burst,’ technique.
This obsidian-gloss Moon Objet prominently features a single, raw mountain stone fused directly to its apex. Perfect for desktops or shelves, it carries the deliberate imprint of both the artist’s hand and nature’s force to bring depth and character to quiet corners of your home. From his hands to yours, let the conversations begin.”
— Discover the complete studio story behind this collection in the Chariots on Fire Journal.
THE SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 3.5” x 5”
Artistry Detail: One-of-a-kind miniature moon form featuring a single raw river stone crown.
Materials: Native Japanese clay, wood-fired black gloss ash glaze, embedded river stone.
Exclusivity: One-of-a-kind archival piece.
Fulfillment: Selected directly from the artist's atelier in Japan. Shipped insured from Venice, CA (Local pickup available). Inquire for international shipping.
THE SCULPTURAL NARRATIVE
“Wakusei — literally ‘wandering star,’ the Japanese word for planet — evokes the movement and mystery of celestial bodies. The Second Moon evokes the outer orbit of Wakusei, capturing its elemental spirit in miniature. From his atelier in Japan’s lush hillsides, Tenshin Juba works in rhythm with nature, creating forms through ash glaze, clay, stone, and fire. Each sculptural moon object reflects the friction between earth and sky, feeling both ancient and newly discovered.
Juba’s practice is deeply connected to his environment. He uses materials drawn from the land, including rocks, fertile clay, fallen trees, and other organic matter. Rooted in a terrain he has known since childhood, his work combines familiarity with experimentation.
Fire is central to Juba’s process. By subjecting his work to extreme temperatures reaching 2336°F / 1280°C, he creates dramatic changes in surface and form. Over roughly seven days of firing, the work develops a range of tactile effects, from polished metallic tones in an inky black gloss to the rugged emergence of stone from the surfaces achieved through the ichi-haze, or ‘stone-burst,’ technique.
This obsidian-gloss Moon Objet prominently features a single, raw mountain stone fused directly to its apex. Perfect for desktops or shelves, it carries the deliberate imprint of both the artist’s hand and nature’s force to bring depth and character to quiet corners of your home. From his hands to yours, let the conversations begin.”
— Discover the complete studio story behind this collection in the Chariots on Fire Journal.
