Chiharu Ima's Shigaraki pottery × Susumu Kurobe's calligraphy
| Exhibition period Schedule |
May 8, 2015 (Fri) – May 14 (Thu) May 8 - May 14, 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 |
Mr. Ima is a ceramic artist who is single-mindedly dedicated to Shigaraki ware in his hometown of Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. After learning Shigaraki ware from the late Kiyoharu Tsuji, a master of modern crafts, he built an anagama kiln in Nagaoka, and this year marks the 35th anniversary of its opening.
Now, this exhibition will feature calligraphy by my close friend, actor Susumu Kurobe. I hope that the beautiful and striking Shigaraki ware by Ms. Ima and the powerful calligraphy by Mr. Kurobe will create a delightful exhibition, where they "multiply" rather than "plus".
Recently, Ms. Ima has become completely immersed in the world of the tea ceremony, and together with Ms. Kurobe and myself, we even planned a tea ceremony. Whether you're a regular tea lover or a complete beginner, we hope you'll enjoy a cup of tea during this month of spring.
I recently had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Ima, and they are such kind and pleasant people that it put me in a very good mood as well. Ms. Ima will be at the venue every day during the exhibition. Please come and see the exhibition.
Shop owner Takashi Yasuda |
| Biography Biography | Born in 1951 in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. In 1981, he studied under Kiyoaki Tsuji. Selected for the 1991 Open Call Pottery Exhibition In 1992, she received the Grand Master's Award at the Tanko Biennale Tea Ceremony Art Open Call Exhibition. She has held numerous solo exhibitions throughout Japan. |
| 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 | ■ Special Tea Ceremony [Chiharu Ima x Susumu Kurobe] Invitation • Date and Time: Saturday, May 9th, two sessions available, seating at 11:00 and 13:00. Please arrive 15 minutes before seating time. • Location: Shinjuku Kyokaiseki Kakiden (Yasuyo Building, 3-37-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) Light tea ceremony room "Zangetsu/9th floor", dim sum room "Kokin Salon/6th floor", reception and donation room "An'yo Hall/7th floor" Membership fee: 4,000 yen (tax included) ・Registration: If you wish to participate, please register by phone or email with Kakiden Gallery. |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Work name | Shigaraki Natural Glazed Flower Vase |
| price | 216,000 |
| size | Φ13.6 × H32.6 (㎝) |
No.2
| Work name | Susumu Kurobe / Yoshi |
| price | [Sold] 150,000 |
| size | W89.0 × D63.0 (㎝) |
No.3
| Work name | Shigaraki Natural Glazed Flower Vase |
| price | 162,000 |
| size | W18.6 × D15.6 × H27.4 (㎝) |
No.4
| Work name | Shigaraki Natural Glazed Tea Bowl |
| price | 194,400 |
| size | W13.2 × D11.0 × H9.6 (㎝) |
No.5
| Work name | Susumu Kurobe / Music |
| price | [Sold] 70,000 |
| size | W40.3 × D28.2 (㎝) |
No.6
| Work name | Shigaraki natural glaze tea bowl (with protective cloth cover) |
| price | [Sold] 194,400 |
| size | W13.4 × D12.6 × H8.6 (㎝) |
No.7
| Work name | Shigaraki Natural Glazed Flower Vase |
| price | 75,600 |
| size | Φ14.0 × H27.0 (㎝) |
No.8
| Work name | Shigaraki flower vase |
| price | 183,600 |
| size | W30.2 × D21.4 × H20.4 (㎝) |
No.9
| Work name | Shigaraki water container |
| price | 162,000 |
| size | Φ19.0 × H16.4 (㎝) |
No.10
| Work name | Susumu Kurobe / Masami |
| price | 60,000 |
| size | W40.3 × D28.2 (㎝) |
No.11
| Work name | Shigaraki Natural Glazed Flower Vase |
| price | 64,800 |
| size | Φ8.4 × H20.0 (㎝) |
No.12
| Work name | Black tea bowl (with protective cloth cover) |
| price | 162,000 |
| size | W14.2 × D12.4 × H9.4 (㎝) |
No.13
| Work name | Oribe tea bowl |
| price | [Sold] 97,200 |
| size | Φ11.4 × H8.4 (㎝) |
No.14
| Work name | From left to right [1] Shigaraki incense box [2] Shigaraki teacup [3] Shigaraki Kabu Incense Box |
| price | From left to right [1] 43,200 [Sold] [2] 10,800 [Sold] [3] 43,200 |
| size | From left to right [1] Φ6.4 × H5.2 (cm) [2] Φ9.2 × H8.6 (cm) [3] W6.8 × D5.0 × H4.8 (cm) |
No.15
| Work name | From left to right [1] Oribe sake cup (with protective cloth cover) [2] Shigaraki Natural Glaze Sake Bottle [3] Oribe sake cup (with protective cloth cover) [4] Oribe sake cup (with protective cloth cover) |
| price | From left to right [1] 16,200 [Sold] [2] 43,200 [Sold] [3] 32,400 [4] 32,400 |
| size | From left to right [1] Φ7.0 × H5.6 (cm) [2] Φ10.8 × H13.2 (cm) [3] Φ7.0 × H5.8 (cm) [4] Φ6.8 × H5.6 (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.
