The World of Itsuro Ishii Exhibition - An Exploration of Color -
| Exhibition period Schedule |
February 15, 2018 (Thu) – February 20 (Tue) February 15 - February 20, 2018 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | Open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, the 20th). Open every day during the exhibition period. |
| Introduction Introduction |
My first encounter with Itsuro Ishii's work was several years ago at Ristorante Hamasaki, a renowned Italian restaurant in Aoyama, Tokyo. Ms. Hamasaki's cooking was absolutely delicious, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But beyond the food itself, the tableware she used was also beautiful and exquisite. Ishii's work is the kind of beautiful tableware that doesn't detract from the food, but rather enhances it.
Ms. Ishii, who also runs a porcelain painting class in a prime location in Aoyama, is a leading figure in porcelain painting in Japan, where she hand-paints flowers and plants onto fired porcelain with a confident brushstroke. Porcelain refers to ceramics, and it includes not only European white porcelain such as Royal Copenhagen, but also beautiful overglaze decorations on the tableware of the Inoue Manji kiln in Arita. Furthermore, in recent years, his work has been applied to pottery from Kasama and Karatsu, opening up new horizons with the soft texture of the ceramics and his beautiful brushwork.
The brushstrokes possess both strength and transience, and are so beautiful that they can only be described as magnificent. He dedicates himself to exploring colors every day, and he says, "Everyday tableware isn't just for decoration; it's meant to be enjoyed by serving food on it. I believe that culture is about beautifully coloring our lives, including our food." I strongly agree with his sentiment.
Ms. Ishii, who travels back and forth between Japan and Copenhagen, Denmark, has a strong opinion on Nordic culture. This will be our gallery's first exhibition of overglaze enamel painting, and it is sure to make the venue more vibrant than ever before. We would be delighted if you could come and see it.
Shop owner Takashi Yasuda |
| Biography Biography | Born in Yokohama in 1952. 1972: Studied abroad in Denmark. In 1978, she became the first Japanese person to work for Royal Copenhagen on the production of their "Flora Danica" series for ten years. In 1988, I opened a studio in the suburbs of Copenhagen. In 1990, I established "SCANTIPS," a European overglaze painting school, in Japan. In 2009, I held my first solo exhibition at the Ginza Wako Namikikan. Exhibited at the Omega Constellation Art Exhibition in 2010. In 2011-2012, a collaborative project with Nicolai Bergmann, "Flower Shower," was held. In 2012, I held my second solo exhibition at the Ginza Wako Hall. Exhibited at Isetan Tanseikai in 2013 In 2014, I held my first solo exhibition at Shibuya Seibu. 2016 Collaboration exhibition with Sugahara Glass "Harmony" exhibition held at T-Art Gallery in Tennozu Isle, 2017. |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | Thursday the 15th, Sunday the 18th - Tuesday the 20th |
| DM Direct Mail | This exhibitionDMSee（PDF） |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Work name | Manji Kiln Large Plate, Forsythia Design [Sold] |
| price | 410,400 yen |
| size | Φ 32.0 × H 5.2 (㎝) |
No.2
| Work name | Shitaya Small Plate, Bodhi Tree Design (with lacquer box) [Sold] |
| price | 54,000 yen |
| size | Φ 15.5 × H 1.8 (㎝) |
No.3
| Work name | Kijoka sake bottle, walnut |
| price | 64,800 yen |
| size | Φ 7.0 × H 10.0 (㎝) |
No.4
| Work name | Kentaro Soejima, Tea Caddy, Violet |
| price | 194,400 yen |
| size | Φ 8.2 × H 6.5 (㎝) |
No.5
| Work name | KPM Neugrad C/S Japonica/Sazanka KPM Neugrad C/S Japonica/Lithocarpus edulis |
| price | Each 129,600 yen |
| size | Cup dimensions: W 8.0 × D 6.0 × H 5.5 (cm) Saucer: Φ 11.5 × H 2.8 (cm) |
No.6
| Work name | Manji Kiln Dinner Plate Bouquet of roses and anemones [Sold] |
| price | 129,600 yen |
| size | Φ 24.8 × H 4.0 (㎝) |
No.7
| Work name | Walnut tiered bento box |
| price | 194,400 yen |
| size | W 22.2 × D 22.2 × H 6.8 (㎝) |
No.8
| Work name | Manji Kiln Small Plate - Gentian |
| price | 162,000 yen |
| size | Φ 17.8 × H 3.5 (㎝) |
No.9
| Work name | Manji Kiln Large Plate, Willow Flower Design (Comes with a black lacquer box) |
| price | 410,400 yen |
| size | Φ 32.0 × H 5.5 (㎝) |
No.10
| Work name | Manji Kiln Large Plate, Hyakugyokuran (with black lacquer box) |
| price | 410,400 yen |
| size | Φ 32.2 × H 5.8 (㎝) |
No.11
| Work name | Manji Kiln Small Plate - Sea Trout |
| price | 129,600 yen |
| size | Φ 18.0 × H 3.8 (㎝) |
No.12
| Work name | Manji Kiln Matcha Tea Bowl - Marronnier |
| price | 270,000 yen |
| size | Φ 11.8 × H 9.5 (㎝) |
No.13
| Work name | Manji Kiln Small Plate - Poppy |
| price | 162,000 yen |
| size | Φ 18.0 × H 4.0 (㎝) |
No.14
| Work name | Manji Kiln Small Plate, Butterfly Flower Design |
| price | 162,000 yen |
| size | Φ 17.8 × H 3.5 (㎝) |
No.15
| Work name | Manji kiln small plate Mokka |
| price | 162,000 yen |
| size | Φ 18.0 × H 3.5 (㎝) |
No.16
| Work name | KPM Coolant Cake P Niwaume |
| price | 108,000 yen |
| size | Φ 20.0 × H 2.2 (㎝) |
No.17
| Work name | Manji Kiln Large Plate, Routosai (with black lacquer box) |
| price | 410,400 yen |
| size | Φ 32.5 × H 5.2 (㎝) |
No.18
| Work name | Manji Kiln C/S Marlin/Sea Turtle [Sold] |
| price | 108,000 yen |
| size | Cup: Φ 8.2 × H 7.0 (cm) Saucer: Φ 15.5 × H 2.5 (cm) |
No.19
| Work name | [First image, from the left] Kijoka Small Plate, Copper-colored Beech Wood Kijoka Small Plate, Fresh Green Beech Kijoka Small Plate - Ground Cherry |
| price | 21,600 yen each |
| size | [First image, from the left] Φ 13.5 × H 1.8 (㎝) Φ 13.0 × H 1.5 (㎝) Φ 16.0 × H 2.2 (㎝) |
No.20
| Work name | [From left to right] Kijoka sake bottle with blue crab design Kentaro Soejima, sake cup, blue crab Kijoka sake cup, beech/maple leaf design. |
| price | [From left to right] 43,200 yen 37,800 yen 21,600 yen |
| size | [From left to right] Φ 7.0 × H 9.3 (㎝) Φ 7.8 × H 2.8 (㎝) Φ 6.8 × H 4.0 (㎝) |
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