Introducing:

High Fire #3
PLANET WAKUSEI, Tenshin Juba

In a special collaboration with The Future Perfect Los Angeles, Chariots on Fire presents alchemist Potter, Tenshin Juba from Japan in an immersive experience during the inaugural Design Miami LA / May 2024.

Chariots on Fire’s relationship with the artist has evolved over our eight years in presenting his work both here in the usa and Japan. Come discover Tenshin Juba as Chariots on Fire curates a special selection of his experimental High Fire works. Come see for yourself as Juba challenges the boundaries of High Fire alchemy.

About the Work:

High Fire #3; Planet Wakusei is a collection of works by artist Tenshin Juba, whose atelier located in the lush hillside of Japan serves as a sanctuary for Juba to work in rhythm with the cycles of nature.

Juba's artistic approach demonstrates a profound connection with his environment — from the bounty of the earth, he utilizes a mix of raw materials from rocks, fertile clay, fallen trees and other organic matter. It is terrain Juba has explored since childhood, a familiar place that also ignites his desire to experiment.

Also central to Juba’s practice is his fascination with the natural element of fire. By subjecting his work to extreme temperatures peaking at 2336°F / 1280°C, Juba orchestrates a metamorphosis of earthen minerals inherent in his works. The firing process which spans roughly seven days unveils a spectrum of tactile textures from glassy pools of silica, polished metallic hues in inky black, nude and platinum to the rugged emergence of rocks from the surfaces achieved through the ichi-haze “stone-burst” technique.

High Fire #3; Planet Wakusei bears the imprint of the artist's hand and nature’s artistry, rendering forms unrecognizable yet undeniably alive. These special selections of inner/outer space objects, Wakusei and Matchawan are intended to live amongst us and are a celebration of the natural world.

High Fire #3; Planet Wakusei is presented by Chariots on Fire and curated by Ritsuko Yagi.
It will be on view at the Goldwyn House from May 17 —May 20.