Suiseki Art Galleries
The Suiseki Art of Mas Nakajima http://suisekiart.com
Updated: Sep 17, 2009 6:26pm PST
Traditional Daiza for Cut Stones
This gallery shows a sampling of Mas' suiseki with the style of daiza traditionally taught in Northern California. This has a two-level rim, with the inner wall slightly higher than the outer wall; The legs are broad and flat, with relatively little flair; and the daiza wall slopes slightly outward. The two-line rim gives it a slightly ...
Updated: Aug 25, 2008 10:14am PST
Contemporary Daiza for Cut Stones
I use the term "contemporary" for a new, simpler style that many daiza makers have adopted in recent years. This style differs from the "traditional" in that it has only a single rim. It seems to work well for more informal stones, ones that share some the simplicity. I find that it can also work with some stones that have strong color ...
Updated: Aug 27, 2008 4:34pm PST
The creative daiza are a variation on the standard daiza forms. For these, the rim is not horizontal but instead varies with the contours and movement of the stone, as is commonly done in making daiza for natural stones. Using this style can allow you to cut the stone lower, thus keeping important features, while "filling in" places whe ...
Updated: Sep 15, 2008 7:10pm PST
