This fall at Jun Kaneko Studio, Jun Kaneko and his assistants are immersed in the creation of a new series of Dangos, ranging in scale from two to seven feet in height. Each work is constructed by hand using slab-building techniques, a process that requires two to four weeks of focused labor for each form.
Following construction, the sculptures undergo an extended drying period of two to eighteen months, ensuring structural integrity before entering phases of glazing and firing. These large-scale Dangos continue Kaneko’s lifelong exploration of scale, form, and surface, embodying the artist’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of ceramic tradition while bringing a renewed sense of monumentality.