Japanese Square Ceramic Plate with Brushwork

A square ceramic plate by Belgian-born, Kyoto-based ceramic artist Luc De Boeck. The warm, earthy surface is marked by a sweeping circle of white slip brushwork and a freely drawn dark line, creating a composition that feels spontaneous and quietly graphic. The raised rim is worked with a rhythmic series of hand-formed indentations, giving the plate a tactile, irregular edge that contrasts with the broad, fluid gesture at its center. Subtle variations in the clay and glaze remain visible throughout, emphasizing the character of the handmade surface. Born in Belgium in 1948, De Boeck studied architecture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent before moving to Japan in 1972 to pursue ceramics. He later studied historic Korean ceramics in Korea and apprenticed under Kyoto ceramic artist Katsuo Seiryūdō. In 1985, he established his own kiln in Uji, Kyoto. De Boeck’s work brings together bold, sculptural forms with the soft, expressive qualities of white slip and earthy clay, reflecting both his European background and decades of working within the ceramic traditions of Japan. Dimensions: W 6.25" x L 6.25" x H .7" Food-safe. Handcrafted in Kyoto, Japan.