THE SPECIFICATIONS
Artist: Makoto Kagoshima (b. 1967)
Title: Blue Whale with Heart-Shaped Tail
Dimensions: 5" x 7"
Medium: Earthenware, Glaze
Edition: Unique Artwork (Signed & Illustrated on Verso)
Inclusions: Accompanied by the limited-edition Makoto Kagoshima Ceramics monograph (Chariots on Fire Press), signed and custom-illustrated by the artist.
Provenance: Artist, Chariots on Fire
Care: Food safe, hand wash recommended.
Terms: Sale is final.
Availability: Exclusive to Chariots on Fire, Venice. Curated in California since 2006.
Fulfillment: Shipped insured from Venice, CA (Local pickup available). Inquire for a custom shipping quote or international rates.
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THE SCULPTURAL NARRATIVE
“This is a one-of-a-kind ceramic tray by artist Makoto Kagoshima, available exclusively through Chariots on Fire. An exceptional tray featuring one of Makoto Kagoshima's most coveted whimsical motifs: the whale. Hand-formed and intricately carved using traditional sgraffito methods, this unique work carries unmatched provenance—personally signed on the verso by the artist. Accompanied by a matching monograph that is also signed and custom-illustrated by the artist, this offering marks a definitive anchoring piece for a serious global collector.
Highlights the artist's connection to Los Angeles through Chariots on Fire, specifically a 2010 meeting in Japan that led to his first U.S. exhibition and a lasting partnership. This collaboration spans 11 historic exhibitions (2013–2022) and collaborations with rug maker Christopher Farr, with more expected in 2027.”
ABOUT THE LIMITED-EDITION MONOGRAPH
Makoto Kagoshima Ceramics is a limited-edition monograph designed and published independently by Chariots on Fire Press. This comprehensive visual archive carries exceptional standalone value, documenting a historic milestone in contemporary ceramic art curation.
Serving as a definitive catalog of over one hundred unique ceramic works commissioned by Chariots on Fire over a prolific five-year period. It is printed and bound in Japan on fine artisan paper with vibrant Kaleido ink—offering an immersive, highly tactile visual delight for the ceramic collector and nature lover alike.
“ . . . open to any page and gaze at the work. You will find yourself on a delightful exploration, through a secret flower garden, in a form of a book. Such a simple pleasure”
— Ryuko Kida, Elle Decor Japan
PUBLICATION SPECIFICATIONS
Publisher: Chariots on Fire Press (January 2017)
Signature Status: Signed and custom-illustrated by the artist
Foreword: Ryuko Kida (Elle Decor Japan)
Photography: Shuji Yoshida
Design / Art Direction: Ritsuko Yagi
Volume: 140 pages / full color
Paper Stock: Premium Takeo Paper
Production: Printed and bound in Japan with specialized Kaleido Ink
— Discover the complete studio lineage and historic U.S. & Japan exhibition history in Happenings.
THE SPECIFICATIONS
Artist: Makoto Kagoshima (b. 1967)
Title: Blue Whale with Heart-Shaped Tail
Dimensions: 5" x 7"
Medium: Earthenware, Glaze
Edition: Unique Artwork (Signed & Illustrated on Verso)
Inclusions: Accompanied by the limited-edition Makoto Kagoshima Ceramics monograph (Chariots on Fire Press), signed and custom-illustrated by the artist.
Provenance: Artist, Chariots on Fire
Care: Food safe, hand wash recommended.
Terms: Sale is final.
Availability: Exclusive to Chariots on Fire, Venice. Curated in California since 2006.
Fulfillment: Shipped insured from Venice, CA (Local pickup available). Inquire for a custom shipping quote or international rates.
.
THE SCULPTURAL NARRATIVE
“This is a one-of-a-kind ceramic tray by artist Makoto Kagoshima, available exclusively through Chariots on Fire. An exceptional tray featuring one of Makoto Kagoshima's most coveted whimsical motifs: the whale. Hand-formed and intricately carved using traditional sgraffito methods, this unique work carries unmatched provenance—personally signed on the verso by the artist. Accompanied by a matching monograph that is also signed and custom-illustrated by the artist, this offering marks a definitive anchoring piece for a serious global collector.
Highlights the artist's connection to Los Angeles through Chariots on Fire, specifically a 2010 meeting in Japan that led to his first U.S. exhibition and a lasting partnership. This collaboration spans 11 historic exhibitions (2013–2022) and collaborations with rug maker Christopher Farr, with more expected in 2027.”
ABOUT THE LIMITED-EDITION MONOGRAPH
Makoto Kagoshima Ceramics is a limited-edition monograph designed and published independently by Chariots on Fire Press. This comprehensive visual archive carries exceptional standalone value, documenting a historic milestone in contemporary ceramic art curation.
Serving as a definitive catalog of over one hundred unique ceramic works commissioned by Chariots on Fire over a prolific five-year period. It is printed and bound in Japan on fine artisan paper with vibrant Kaleido ink—offering an immersive, highly tactile visual delight for the ceramic collector and nature lover alike.
“ . . . open to any page and gaze at the work. You will find yourself on a delightful exploration, through a secret flower garden, in a form of a book. Such a simple pleasure”
— Ryuko Kida, Elle Decor Japan
PUBLICATION SPECIFICATIONS
Publisher: Chariots on Fire Press (January 2017)
Signature Status: Signed and custom-illustrated by the artist
Foreword: Ryuko Kida (Elle Decor Japan)
Photography: Shuji Yoshida
Design / Art Direction: Ritsuko Yagi
Volume: 140 pages / full color
Paper Stock: Premium Takeo Paper
Production: Printed and bound in Japan with specialized Kaleido Ink
— Discover the complete studio lineage and historic U.S. & Japan exhibition history in Happenings.
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