Fumio Matsutani | Nobuo Nishida | Nobuhito Nakaoka | Takeshi Shimizu
| Exhibition period Schedule |
November 12, 2017 (Sun) – November 18 (Sat) November 12 - November 18, 2017 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | Open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, the 18th). Open every day during the exhibition period. |
| Exhibiting artist Artist | Fumio Matsutani , Nobuo Nishida , Nobuhito Nakaoka , Takeshi Shimizu |
| Introduction Introduction |
It was two years ago that I received an offer from my esteemed Fumio Matsutani to participate in a four-person exhibition with "tea bowls" as the common theme. The four young potters active in Shikoku and Tanba were up-and-coming artists who had been well-supported by our gallery, and above all, I loved their work, so I remember as if it were yesterday when I readily accepted their request.
Now, the title of this exhibition is"Shisoshi Pottery"To that end, we will present our latest work, which embodies the aspirations of four people who aspire to become ceramic artists.
Fumio Matsutani creates pottery in Tobe, Ehime Prefecture, and his "Reiki" pottery, characterized by its unique texture with countless reddish-brown streaks and flowing forms, has repeatedly won awards and been selected for public exhibitions in recent years.
Nobuo Nishida has a kiln near Kochi Airport, and his "Ao" series, featuring vibrant blue and ink-black patterns on white porcelain, is very popular. However, recently he has been experimenting with new works that are entirely white, incorporating carved patterns into the white porcelain. Could this change be influenced by his recent dedication to tea ceremony practice?
Nobuhito Nakaoka is based in Tanba, Hyogo Prefecture, and creates works with a beautiful blue glaze. From small pieces to large works, his unique presence is instantly recognizable as Nakaoka's work and exudes a captivating charm.
Takeshi Shimizu also has a kiln in Tanba and has mainly produced works in a deep ultramarine blue color, but for this exhibition he has sent us a wonderful tea bowl that is different in style from his previous works.
During the exhibition, we will also be offering tea ceremonies using tea utensils made by the four artists. During this time in November, we would be grateful if you would feel free to offer your strict guidance to our young potter.
Shop owner Takashi Yasuda |
| Biography Biography | □ Fumio Matsutani Matsutani Fumio Born in 1975 in Tobe-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime Prefecture. Graduated from Saga Junior College of Art (now Kyoto Saga University of Arts) in 1996 with a degree in ceramics. Studied under Masayuki Imai and Masamasa Imai, members of the Japan Art Academy. In 2007, I became independent and began making pottery in Tobe. In 2010, received the Encouragement Award at the Tabe Museum of Art Grand Prize "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition". 2012: Received the Nikkei Award at the 2012 Kyoto Craft Biennale; selected for the Kikuchi Kanjitsu Memorial Chishin Museum exhibition "Contemporary Tea Ceremony - Function and Form -". In 2013, she received the Encouragement Award at the Kikuchi Biennale and the Grand Prize at the Kobe Biennale 2013 Contemporary Ceramics Competition. 2014: Received the Excellence Award at the Tabe Museum of Art Grand Prize "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition". In 2015, she received the TOKI Oribe Encouragement Award at the Contemporary Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition and held a solo exhibition at Kakiden Gallery. 2016 Selected for Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition In 2017, received the Excellence Award at the Tabe Museum of Art's "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition," was selected for the Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition, was selected for the Japan Ceramics Exhibition, and held a solo exhibition at Kakiden Gallery. □ Nobuo Nishida Nishida Nobuo Born in Kochi Prefecture in 1975. Graduated from Kurashiki University of Arts and Sciences, Department of Crafts, Ceramics Course in 2000. Completed the Ceramics Course at the Kyoto City Industrial Research Institute in 2001. Established in 2004 in Nankoku City, Kochi Prefecture. 2009: Kikuchi Biennale Exhibition Excellence Award (Selected for exhibition in 2023 and 2025) Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 2010 (23-27 years ago) 2013: TOKI Oribe Grand Prize at the Contemporary Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition, Special Prize and TOTO Award at the Japan Ceramics Exhibition 2015: Tabe Museum Grand Prize, "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition" Grand Prize (Excellence Award in 2013, Encouragement Award in 2019 and 2010, Selected in 2011, 2012 and 2014); Traditional Crafts Shikoku Exhibition, NHK Takamatsu Broadcasting Station Award. 2016 Solo Exhibition at Kakiden Gallery 2017 Tabe Museum Grand Prize "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition" Encouragement Award □ Nobuhito Nakaoka Nakaoka Nobuhito Born in Osaka in 1977. In 1996, after graduating from high school, he apprenticed under Tamba ware artist Tadashi Nishibata. Completed training in the Ceramics Department at the Kyoto City Industrial Research Institute in 2001. Established in 2006 in Kui, Sasayama City. 2013: Tabe Museum of Art Grand Prize, Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition Excellence Award (Shimane Prefecture), Kobe Biennale 2013 Contemporary Ceramics Competition Runner-up Grand Prix, Contemporary Ceramics Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition III Honorable Mention 2017 Selected for Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition □ Takeshi Shimizu Shimizu Takeshi Born in 1975 in Tamba-Tachikui, Hyogo Prefecture. Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, Department of Crafts in 1999, and studied under ceramic artists Masayuki and Masamasa Imai. 2005 - Employed at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Ceramic Art (until 24 years) 2009 Kobe Biennale 2009 Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition: Encouragement Award (same award again in 2023) 2010 Contemporary Ceramics: Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition 2010 - Honorable Mention 2011: Kobe Biennale 2011 Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition - Encouragement Award, Japan Ceramics Exhibition - Selected (also selected in 2013) 2014 Selected for Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition Presented at the 2016 Japan-Korea Academic Symposium (Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Museum/South Korea) |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | Fumio Matsutani : Scheduled to be present at the gallery every day during the exhibition period. Nobuhito Nakaoka : Scheduled to be present at the gallery every day during the exhibition period. Takeshi Shimizu : November 12th (Sun), 13th (Mon), 17th (Fri), 18th (Sat) |
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| notice Notice | ■ Information about our tea service During the event, we will be offering a complimentary chestnut confection called "Tanba Sanmai" and a cup of matcha green tea, so please do come and visit us. |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Author name | Fumio Matsutani |
| Work name | Rei tea set |
| price | 54,000 yen |
| size | Φ 7.5 × H 7.2 (㎝) |
No.2
| Author name | Nobuo Nishida |
| Work name | White porcelain striped bowl |
| price | 172,800 yen |
| size | Φ 29.0 × H 17.2 (㎝) |
No.3
| Author name | Nobuhito Nakaoka |
| Work name | Colored gray glazed tea bowl |
| price | 54,000 yen |
| size | Φ 11.7 × H 9.4 (㎝) |
No.4
| Author name | Takeshi Shimizu |
| Work name | Engraved silver-glazed tea bowl [Sold] |
| price | 75,600 yen |
| size | Φ 12.2 × H 8.2 (㎝) |
No.5
| Author name | Fumio Matsutani |
| Work name | [From left] Literary holder lid holder |
| price | 21,600 yen each |
| size | [From left] Φ 5.8 × H 3.8 (㎝) Φ 5.3 × H 3.6 (㎝) |
No.6
| Author name | Fumio Matsutani |
| Work name | Rei |
| price | 108,000 yen |
| size | W 29.7 × D 22.2 × H 20.8 (㎝) |
No.7
| Author name | Fumio Matsutani |
| Work name | incense burner |
| price | 51,840 yen |
| size | W 17.3 × D 14.2 × H 10.7 (㎝) |
No.8
| Author name | Fumio Matsutani |
| Work name | blue |
| price | 205,200 yen |
| size | W 34.6 × D 22.3 × H 33.1 (㎝) |
No.9
| Author name | Takeshi Shimizu |
| Work name | Salt kiln bender |
| price | 183,600 yen |
| size | W 20.6 × D 18.8 × H 34.3 (㎝) |
No.10
| Author name | Takeshi Shimizu |
| Work name | [From left to right] Engraved silver-glazed faceted sake cup [Sold] Engraved silver-glazed sake pitcher [Sold] |
| price | 12,960 yen 32,400 yen |
| size | Φ 6.1 × H 5.4 (㎝) W 19.2 × D 12.5 × H 6.4 (㎝) |
No.11
| Author name | Takeshi Shimizu |
| Work name | Salt kiln mizusashi |
| price | 129,600 yen |
| size | Φ 18.3 × H 15.2 (㎝) |
No.12
| Author name | Takeshi Shimizu |
| Work name | Engraved Tea Set |
| price | 27,000 yen |
| size | Φ 8.5 × H 9.2 (㎝) |
No.13
| Author name | Nobuhito Nakaoka |
| Work name | Drawer black tea bowl |
| price | 64,800 yen |
| size | Φ 12.0 × H 10.5 (㎝) |
No.14
| Author name | Nobuhito Nakaoka |
| Work name | Tamba ash glaze kiln-fired vase |
| price | 54,000 yen |
| size | Φ 18.8 × H 21.0 (㎝) |
No.15
| Author name | Nobuhito Nakaoka |
| Work name | Colored ash glaze tea whisk with gold decoration |
| price | 16,200 yen each |
| size | [From left to right] Φ 7.0 × H 11.0 (㎝) Φ 6.5 × H 10.5 (㎝) |
No.16
| Author name | Nobuhito Nakaoka |
| Work name | Colored ash-glazed vase [Sold] |
| price | 86,400 yen |
| size | Φ 26.6 × H 30.0 (㎝) |
No.17
| Author name | Nobuo Nishida |
| Work name | White porcelain water container with ridged design |
| price | 129,600 yen |
| size | Φ 16.8 × H 17.5 (㎝) |
No.18
| Author name | Nobuo Nishida |
| Work name | Blue colored tube vase |
| price | 32,400 yen |
| size | Φ 8.5 × H 21.0 (㎝) |
No.19
| Author name | Nobuo Nishida |
| Work name | Black clay bowl |
| price | 48,600 yen |
| size | Φ 12.2 × H 8.2 (㎝) |
No.20
| Author name | Nobuo Nishida |
| Work name | [From left to right] Blue-glazed square individual serving plate Blue-colored individual serving plates |
| price | 4,320 yen 3,240 yen |
| size | W 12.5 × D 12.5 × H 2.5 (㎝) Φ 13.0 × H 1.5 (㎝) |
Regarding sales methods
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