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Parker Ito — Memoirs of an Imperfect Kawaii Trill BB 11
Parker Ito

Memoirs of an Imperfect Kawaii Trill BB 11

A hydro-dipped ceramic vessel by Parker Ito merges the slick, unpredictable patterning of customization culture with the delicate tradition of glazed ceramics. The work's swirling, marbled surface—achieved through the process of floating paint on water—collides with hardware elements, evoking a tension between digital youth aesthetics and handcrafted materiality. Ito's playful yet layered title nods to kawaii culture and internet vernacular, positioning the piece within a broader conversation about identity, beauty, and imperfection.

Medium
hydro-dipped ceramic, glaze, hardware

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Under the Influence

September 16, 2014

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Parker Ito, Memoirs of an Imperfect Kawaii Trill BB 11

A hydro-dipped ceramic vessel by Parker Ito merges the slick, unpredictable patterning of customization culture with the delicate tradition of glazed ceramics. The work's swirling, marbled surface—achieved through the process of floating paint on water—collides with hardware elements, evoking a tension between digital youth aesthetics and handcrafted materiality. Ito's playful yet layered title nods to kawaii culture and internet vernacular, positioning the piece within a broader conversation about identity, beauty, and imperfection.

Medium
hydro-dipped ceramic, glaze, hardware
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Ceramic Sculpture, Male Artist, Glossy Finish, Mixed Media, Kawaii Aesthetic, Emerging Artist, Decorative Arts, 2010s, American Artist, Emerging Contemporary, Contemporary Art, Internet Art, Playful Mood, Post-Internet Art

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