This work is a half-size piece based on Hayashi's OO series, first presented in 2011. Rather than simply scaling the original down, the balance was adjusted specifically for this size. The work also incorporates refinements that resolved technical challenges found in the larger version. Its coloring was produced through an order system, allowing variations according to each collector's preference. The edition was planned for up to 40 pieces, but orders are currently suspended because each work requires considerable time to produce.
Born in 1972 in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. After completing the Advanced Course in Ceramic Art and Science at Tajimi Industrial High School, Hayashi began producing three-dimensional works using ceramics as his primary medium. Known for his unique character-based expressions that blend humor with gravity, he has gained international recognition. His works are held in collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Vallauris Ceramics Museum in France, and the International Ceramics Museum of Faenza in Italy. He currently teaches in the Department of Craft at Tama Art University while actively exhibiting in Japan and abroad.