Summary:
- Japanese ceramicist Hiroko Mita discovered her passion for pottery under the strict mentorship of master Iskandar Jalil, whose exacting standards deepened her love for the craft.
- Drawing inspiration from nature and Singapore’s cultural mix, she embraces the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy, celebrating imperfections as marks of human touch.
- Now an accomplished artist, Hiroko will showcase her works at the Singapore Clay Festival 2025, encouraging others – especially women – to find joy and creativity in pottery.
Draws inspiration from nature and the surroundings
"Clay has a memory. How you touch it, how you treat it – it remembers, and it will come out in the final product. But the imperfections are the human touch that make that piece yours."
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Catch her at the Singapore Clay Festival 2025
"But as Dr Jalil used to explain, we cannot separate form from function. We need to be able to pay for materials, so that we can keep researching and pursuing our art."
"Even if you make something like a plate or bowl, it is something that you can place in your home and feel happy about."
Singapore Clay Festival 2025
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Multipurpose Hall, Level 7, 1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906
When: 7 to 9 November, 11am – 9pm (closes 6pm on Sunday)
Price: Day pass starts at $10
Website: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/singapore-clay-festival-25-tickets-1593496463819
