Govy Kaopy sy Lovia Seramika nataon'i Kayoko Nishii

Ny endrika Govy Kaopy sy Lovia Seramika nataon'i Kayoko Nishii dia mpandresy sarobidy amin'ny 2026 A' Design Award Varahina amin'ny Sokajin'ny Fifanintsanana Famolavolana Fitaovana Fanendasana, Latabatra, Fisotroana ary Fahandro.

VarahinaFitaovan-dakozia· 2026

Govy Kaopy sy Lovia Seramika

nataon'i Kayoko Nishii

Mpandresy A' Design Award Varahina amin'ny Sokajy Fitaovan-dakozia

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Mpandresy Loka Voamarina

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Tsidiho ny Tranonkala Jereo ao amin'ny A' Design Award Fanambarana ho an'ny Mpanao Gazety Marika Loka

Loko

Ny Endrika

Momba ny Govy Kaopy sy Lovia Seramika

Govy dia fitambarana kaopy sy lovia seramika vita amin'ny fananganana tanimanga misosona. Sosona tanimanga manify no ampifanindriana sy atambatra mba hipoiran'ny endrika hozatra hazo avy ao anatin'ny akora fa tsy apetraka toy ny haingo ivelany. Ny hozatra dia anisan'ny vatan'ny seramika, ka mitohy manerana ny ambony, ny ambany, ny sisiny ary ny tapany anatiny amin'ny singa tsirairay ilay firafitra misosona. Karazan-tanimanga maherin'ny dimampolo no notsapaina momba ny firindran'ny loko sy ny fihenan'ny habe mandritra ny fandoroana. Ahitana kaopy, vilia baolina ary lovia amin'ny loko hazo efatra ity fitambarana ity.

Ny Fankasitrahana

Momba ny A' Design Award Varahina

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ny famolavolana Govy Kaopy sy Lovia Seramika, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana miavaka izay mampiavaka ny fahaiza-mamorona, ny fahazotoana ary ny fahamaotinan-tsaina. Ny mpandresy Varahina dia zavatra vita tanana mahay dia mahay ary mamorona mivantana izay manamafy ny traikefa be dia be, ny sarintsaina ary ny fahaizan-kafoy an'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho zavatra ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana, mahay amin'ny asa sady vaovao ny famolavolana Govy Kaopy sy Lovia Seramika. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ity dia mitahiry ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia, ary tsara indrindra amin'ny fitandremana ny antsipirihany. Ny famolavolana Govy Kaopy sy Lovia Seramika dia mahafa-po ny filana tsara, mikasika ny faniriana, mahasarika ny fihetseham-po ary misarika ny fahalianana.

Ao Ambadiky ny Endrika

Fitaovana ho an'ny Mpanao Gazety

Fankasitrahana, mpikambana ao amin'ny ekipa ary antsipiriany teknika nomen'ny mpanao endrika.

Toetra Manokana: Govy is a ceramic tableware collection formed through structurally layered clay. Different clay bodies are stacked and compressed to generate wood-grain patterns that emerge from within the material rather than being applied. Circular knot-like patterns are intentionally designed through controlled layer composition. The layered structure appears consistently across the entire piece—including the surface, underside, edges, and cross-sections—unifying visual expression and internal structure. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to achieve color harmony and compatible shrinkage during firing.
Refy & Fonosana: Mugs (Diameter x Height): Small 6.5 x 6.5 cm, Medium 8 x 8 cm, Large 9 x 9 cm.
Bowls (Owan): Small 13 x 5 cm, Medium 17 x 7 cm.
Deep Plates: 20 x 4 cm.
Plates: 13 x 2 cm, 19 x 2 cm, 24 x 2 cm, 27 x 3 cm, 33 x 3.5 cm.
Available colors: Whitewood, Oak, Cherrywood, Walnut.
Production takes approximately three weeks from mold creation, or one week when molds and clay preparation are completed.
Marika: Modular Design, Layered Clay, Ceramic Tableware, Material Structure, Nerikomi
Teknolojia Famokarana: Govy is produced through layered clay construction derived from traditional nerikomi techniques. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to evaluate color harmony and shrinkage compatibility. Thin clay slabs are laminated, compressed, and reformed to create stable layered structures that generate wood-like grain patterns. Mold forming enables consistent forms while preserving the natural variation inherent to the stratified clay structure.
Fanamby Endrika: The central challenge was translating the visual richness of wooden vessels into ceramic while maintaining durability and usability. Over fifty clay bodies were tested to determine compatible color combinations and shrinkage behavior. Through layered construction, compression forming, and mold-based prototyping, stable grain structures were achieved. Nearly forty form prototypes were evaluated with professional chefs, leading to the final selection of forms and four wood-tone color options.
Fikarohana: This project investigates how layered clay techniques, including nerikomi, can generate wood-grain structures directly within ceramic tableware. Instead of surface decoration, different clay bodies are laminated and compressed so the grain becomes part of the material itself. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to examine color harmony and shrinkage behavior, while over forty plate forms were developed to study proportion, usability, and food presentation. Final selections were evaluated with professional chefs to determine effective color tones and plate proportions.
Aingam-panahy: Govy is inspired by the structural logic of wood, where growth is recorded through layered formation. The project translates this natural process into ceramics through layered clay construction. Layers are intentionally composed and compressed so wood-like grain structures emerge from within the material rather than being applied as surface decoration. As a result, the structural depth of wood is realized in ceramic form, where visual expression and material structure are unified, creating a natural warmth that enhances the presence of food while remaining versatile across different dining contexts.
Faharetan'ny Tetikasa: The project began in 2016 in the United States, with early works exhibited in a gallery context. Development continued intermittently, resumed in 2023, and was completed in November 2025.
Fizotr'asa: Govy functions as a flexible tableware system that adapts to different dining environments. Users can select individual pieces or combine multiple forms and sizes to create varied table settings. Four wood-tone color options allow visual pairing with different foods and personal preferences while maintaining a coherent material identity. The lightweight construction improves everyday usability, and the thickness can be adjusted during production to suit both domestic use and professional kitchens.
Loharanon-tsary: Photography　Christopher Brown