Chariots on Fire introduces: 

Tenshin Juba

First encountered through its surface—dense, mineral, and fully resolved. The work holds a quiet intensity, shaped as much by restraint as by process.

Raised in the Rokkō mountains above Kobe, Japan, Tenshin Juba works in direct response to place. It is terrain he has known since childhood—familiar, but never fixed. Materials are often gathered, not sourced—clay, stone, chestnut husks, feldspar, seasonal remnants carried into the process and altered through fire. Electric and high wood-firing remain in dialogue, each introducing a different register of control and release.

Rather than working within established kiln sites and traditions, Juba built his own. Positioned along the hillside, his latest kiln allows for larger, more exploratory forms—where shifts in heat and timing reveal surfaces at precise moments. Mineral-rich ash settles into depth: inky blue-black, iron red, and naturally occurring metallic tones. At times, the results feel unexpectedly familiar—geological, almost edible, then mineral again.

The work moves between discipline and unpredictability. Control is present, but never imposed. Each piece resolves on its own terms.

A continued influence remains close—an iron tea kettle belonging to his grandmother, which first drew him toward tea practice and the making of vessels. That origin persists, though the work now extends beyond utility, occupying a space between functional object and sculpture.

Exhibited in Kyoto, Tokyo, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Selected for the Collection. Each piece holds independently, placing with weight and clarity.

"The High Fire ceramics stand in stark contrast to my electric-fired works, as they reflect the distinct interplay between the inherent energy of the fire and the effort I commit to controlling its potential" — Tenshin Juba

—Venice, California, April 2026