Karatsu Sogen Kiln Naoki Kojima Pottery Exhibition - Enchanted by Ido Tea Bowls -
| Exhibition period Schedule |
October 12, 2014 (Sun) – October 19 (Sun) October 12 - October 19, 2014 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | Open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the last day). Open every day during the exhibition period. |
| Introduction Introduction |
There's a saying, "Imagination leads to creation." These are the words of potters who learned about pottery techniques, clay, and firing processes from pottery fragments, and dedicated themselves to the revival of Old Karatsu ware. These words still live on in the pottery-making philosophy of Karatsu ware. Naoki Kojima is one such ceramic artist. They are dedicated to the preparation of the clay, which is said to be the lifeblood of pottery, and are passionate about the unique clay and firing characteristics of Karatsu pottery. Its form was also inspired by fragments of old Karatsu ware. All that remains is to sincerely engage with the work and deepen one's own understanding. If you have high aspirations, you're sure to create great works. I believe in that, and I have high hopes for Mr. Kojima. Koichi Mori (Art critic and Secretary-General of the Japan Ceramic Society) |
| Biography Biography | Born in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture in 1962. From the age of 12, my father took me to see old Karatsu ware and touch the clay. In 1980, I began making pottery with my father at the Sogen Kiln. Exhibitions are held at various locations throughout Japan, including Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, JR Osaka Mitsukoshi Isetan, Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Department Store, Takamatsu Mitsukoshi Department Store, Toyama Daimaru, and others. |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | The artist is scheduled to be present at the gallery every day during the exhibition period. |
| notice Notice | □ Information about our tea service During the exhibition, we will offer you a cup of light green tea. Please come and visit us. |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Work name | Korean Karatsu Large Vase |
| price | 432,000 |
| size | Φ37.6 × H44.0 (㎝) |
No.2
| Work name | Korean Karatsu ware vase with handles |
| price | 194,400 |
| size | W19.2 × D13.2 × H27.2 (㎝) |
No.3
| Work name | Karatsu Kohiki Flower Vase |
| price | [Sold] 54,000 |
| size | Φ10.4 × H22.8 (㎝) |
No.4
| Work name | Karatsu Ido tea bowl |
| price | 216,000 |
| size | Φ15.2 × H9.8 (㎝) |
No.5
| Work name | Karatsu Yamase Ido Tea Bowl |
| price | 194,400 |
| size | Φ15.2 × H9.4 (㎝) |
No.6
| Work name | Karatsu Yamase Kutsu Tea Bowl |
| price | 162,000 |
| size | W17.5 × D11.5 × H7.8 (㎝) |
No.7
| Work name | Korean Karatsu tea bowl |
| price | 194,400 |
| size | Φ23.6 × H8.8 (㎝) |
No.8
| Work name | Korean Karatsu flower vase |
| price | 129,600 |
| size | Φ12.6 × H20.8 (㎝) |
No.9
| Work name | Carved Karatsu tea bowl |
| price | 194,400 |
| size | Φ12.2 × H9.6 (㎝) |
No.10
| Work name | Painted Karatsu Clam Bowl |
| price | 43,200 |
| size | W27.0 × D25.2 × H10.4 (㎝) |
No.11
| Work name | Korean Karatsu style serving dishes, square shape (5 pieces) |
| price | [Sold] 43,200 |
| size | W14.6 × D14.6 × H6.2 (㎝) |
No.12
| Work name | Spotted Karatsu Whale Bowl |
| price | 43,200 |
| size | Φ25.2 × H11.4 (㎝) |
No.13
| Work name | [Left] Picture Karatsu sake carafe [Right] Karatsu Yamase Kataguchi |
| price | [Sold] [Left] 16,200 [Right] 27,000 |
| size | [Left] W17.6 × D12.4 × H8.6 (cm) [Right] W20.4 × D14.2 × H9.8 (cm) |
No.14
| Work name | [Left] Spotted Karatsu sake bottle [Right] Picture Karatsu sake bottle |
| price | [Left] 27,000 [Right] 27,000 |
| size | [Left] Φ9.5 × H12.2 (cm) [Right] Φ9.0 × H11.5 (cm) |
No.15
| Work name | From left to right [1] Carved Karatsu sake cup [2] Karatsu well cup [3] Karatsu Whale Skin Sake Cup [4] Karatsu Yamase Ido Cup |
| price | From left to right [1] 19,440 [2] 21,600 [3] 19,440 [4] 21,600 [Sold] |
| size | From left to right [1] Φ6.5 × H6.1 (cm) [2] Φ8.4 × H5.0 (cm) [3] Φ7.2 × H5.6 (cm) [4] Φ8.6 × H5.0 (cm) |
Regarding sales methods
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- For those who are unable to visit our gallery in person, we are happy to accept orders by phone or email.
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- We look forward to receiving your inquiries.
