I also intruded on Michael Martino during a kiln firing at Gotanbayashi Kiln. It was great getting his thoughts on pottery in Japan, his journey as an artist, and the learning curve of pottery studio architecture...

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These are some outtakes from my visit to Maruta Munehiko at Uchidasaraya Kiln in Takeo, Saga Prefecture. I truly enjoyed talking to him and learned so much.

He's truly a lovely man making beautiful pottery in beautiful surroundings.

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