In the voluptuous ceramics of En Iwamura, sweeping lines of clay frame minuscule eyes and noses that just barely emerge from the earthen material. The artist is based in the iconic pottery town of Shigaraki in Japan’s Shiga Prefecture and is known for his expressive yet abstract sculptures.

an abstract ceramic sculpture by en iwamura with a tiny face
an abstract ceramic sculpture by en iwamura with a tiny face
an abstract ceramic sculpture by en iwamura with a tiny face
an abstract ceramic sculpture by en iwamura with a tiny face
All images courtesy of Ross + Kramer Gallery, shared with permission