Ceramic & Clay Haniwa Warrior 15 by Noe Kuremoto

About This Piece

PROJECT HANIWA*

My interpretation of ancient clay figurine Haniwa.*

For you who feel your job kills your soul.

For you who once had a dream that has become dusty over the years.

For you who use your mortgage, your family, your children as your excuse to stay where you are - even though you have so much more to offer.

For you who hear the clock ticking.

For you who do work that makes you ashamed, but the money keeps your head down, your mouth and eyes closed.

For you who are dying for Friday.

For you who grow more bitter every day.

For you who snap over the smallest thing.

For you who do not want to sacrifice your comfortable life.

For you who smile, nod, agree to avoid confrontation.

For you who have a goal in life but are too afraid to voice it out loud (so long as you do not voice it, no one will know you are failing at it).

For you who want to study something new yet never act.

For you who want to quit your job yet never do anything about it.

For you who know you need to move on, who know that means you will need to leave friends behind. It’s too much, too unknown, and so you stay still.

For you who are afraid to be poor.

For you who can't stop scrolling through old friend’s successes on social media.

For you who stay where your soul feels weak.

For you who can't help but to compare yourself with people whose lives have nothing to do with yours.

For you who feel like a slave to the world, powerless and hopeless.

For you who want to take on a challenge but can't get your act together.

For you who are ready to demand the absolute best from yourself and work towards it.

For you who are no longer willing to sell your soul.

We unite. We stand up. We make our spirits stronger together.

All my strength to you.

I salute you.

Noe Kuremoto 2021

*Haniwa are the traditional clay figures buried with the dead during the Kofun period of Japan, in the belief the Haniwa would protect souls in the after life. My hope is that my Haniwa will protect our souls in this world.

Stoneware sculpture

Click here for full description Close description

Period	From 2000
Year	2021
Production Period	2010 to Present
Country of Manufacture	United Kingdom
Identifying Marks	Signed by maker
Style	Contemporary
Detailed Condition	New — This is a new (unused) item of contemporary design.
Edition Number	1
Product Code	TFI-1077065
Artist's Proof	1
Limited Edition	Yes
Additional Information	One of a Kind Made by Hand
Materials	Clay
Color	Black
Width	33 cm 33 cm
Depth	11 cm 11 cm
Height	58 cm 57.5 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Lithuania
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items
Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Noe Kuremoto

Noe Kuremoto is a ceramic artist who makes everything by hand using simple tools. She’s known for playful sculptural work that takes the form of functional wares. Her pieces mix child-like simplicity with contemporary sophistication and incorporate her background in Fine Art and design with her cultural heritage. She shares the traditional Japanese view that spirits are everywhere, especially in nature – for Noe the truth of our universe can be found in the wilderness. Her signature piece is a single flower vase - an ‘Ichirin Zashi’, which invites the spirit of nature into people’s homes in the simplest form possible. It’s representative of her desire to make a deeper connection in a world that can often feel shallow. “The single vase comes from my deep ocean of childhood memories, I hope every piece I make helps my sons to see the world as a beautiful place.” Her ceramics are like a beautiful dream that her hands, fire, and clay turn into reality. Noe was born in Osaka Japan and graduated in Fine Art with First Class Honours from Central Saint Martins College of Art. She works and lives in London with her family, including sausage dog Lassie.