Dialogue with Izumita Yukiya
Searching for the "Just Right Moment" with Clay
During our trip to Japan this March,
we had the great fortune of having a deeper conversation with Izumita-sensei.
Several moments from our exchange left a lasting impression.
One was when he spoke about his relationship with clay:
"The creative process is like gradually adjusting the clay to an ideal state-
a state where the moisture is just right, without leaving any residue.
This adjustment isn't merely technical-it's about sensing
the material and timing the expression.
I often feel this way: I'm not shaping the clay-I'm working
with it to find that just right moment.
Another was when we asked how he became an artist.
His reply was calm, yet deeply moving:
"You can't become an artist simply because you want to.
It happens gradually, through the continuous work of being a craftsman.
This interview marks a new beginning for Round and Round Gallery,
as we hope to share more such stories with everyone.
We'll be slowly publishing more conversations with the artists.
If you have any questions you'd like them to answer, feel
free to leave us a comment.
Narrator: @izumita_yukiya_official
Film by Chao
