Shibata Kazusaemon Tea Bowl Exhibition - Spreading White, Spreading Black -
| Exhibition period Schedule |
March 5, 2015 (Thu) – March 11 (Wed) March 5 - March 11, 2015 |
| 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 |
Ichisaemon is a ceramic artist who lives in Tajimi, a town famous for Mino ware. He has led an unusual life, having moved to the United States in his twenties and worked as a jewelry designer before suddenly shifting his focus to ceramics. Up until now, the tea bowls he has created have mainly been "Seto-kuro," which are instantly recognizable as being made by Ichisaemon. However, in this solo exhibition, his first in three years, he has titled it "Sowing White, Sowing Black," and will be presenting new tea bowls in white and black. The black bowl has a simple shape and is coated with two glazes to give it a weathered look, while the white bowl has three glazes applied to the inside and outside and is fired slowly. Both will beautifully showcase the green color of matcha tea. Ichisaemon says he wants to keep the kiln fired up until the very last minute before the delivery date, so that he can exhibit a piece that he is truly satisfied with. They will be at the venue every day during the exhibition, so we would appreciate your feedback.
Shop owner Takashi Yasuda |
| Biography Biography | Born in 1953 in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, into a family that made its living from soil, as the grandson of the fifth-generation Kato Kohei. Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Crafts and Industrial Arts in 1976. 1977 Japan Ceramic Design Competition Gold Prize Winner In 1980, she moved to the United States (New York), established a studio in Manhattan, and created accessories for collections such as the Paris Autumn/Winter collection (France). Three of her works were exhibited at the Museum of Art in New York City. In 1990, he returned to Japan. He resumed pottery and received instruction from his uncle, the late Takao Kato, a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property designation. In 1999, he held a solo exhibition at Ginkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, and was given the art name "Ichisaemon" by Abbot Yoritei Arima. In 2005, I became a disciple of Kobori Sōjitsu, the headmaster of the Enshū school of tea ceremony, and received instruction from him. In 2011, I donated a tea bowl to Ise Grand Shrine. |
| 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. |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Work name | Setoguro |
| size | Φ12.8 × H8.2 (㎝) |
No.2
| Work name | Setoguro |
| size | Φ12.4 × H7.8 (㎝) |
No.3
| Work name | Setoguro |
| size | Φ12.0 × H7.6 (㎝) |
No.4
| Work name | Setoguro |
| size | Φ11.2 × H7.2 (㎝) |
No.5
| Work name | Setoguro |
| size | Φ11.0 × H7.8 (㎝) |
No.6
| Work name | Setoguro |
| size | Φ10.8 × H7.7 (㎝) |
No.7
| Work name | Setoguro |
| size | Φ12.0 × H8.0 (㎝) |
No.8
| Work name | Shirahani Tsutsucha tea bowl |
| size | Φ12.6 × H7.4 (㎝) |
No.9
| Work name | Shirahani Tsutsucha tea bowl |
| size | Φ12.4 × H7.8 (㎝) |
No.10
| Work name | Shirahari Dandan tea bowl |
| size | Φ13.6 × H7.4 (㎝) |
No.11
| Work name | Shirahari Dandan tea bowl |
| size | Φ14.4 × H7.8 (㎝) |
No.12
| Work name | Shirahari Dandan tea bowl |
| size | Φ14.4 × H8.0 (㎝) |
No.13
| Work name | Ofukai glazed tea bowl |
| size | Φ14.4 × H8.0 (㎝) |
No.14
| Work name | gall tea cup |
| size | Φ11.8 × H6.8 (㎝) |
No.15
| Work name | Mino ware whale leather tea bowl |
| size | Φ14.6 × H8.2 (㎝) |
Regarding sales methods
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- DMWe accept advance reservations for the works displayed on this website before the exhibition begins. We will contact you approximately 20 days before the first day of the exhibition.DMWe ship the items and upload information to this website at almost the same time.
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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.
