Izuru Yamamoto × Izuru Seitou Father and Son Exhibition
| Exhibition period Schedule |
June 24, 2018 (Sun) – June 30 (Sat) June 24 - June 30, 2018 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | Open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, the 30th). Open every day during the exhibition period. |
| Introduction Introduction |
Izuru Yamamoto studied sculpture at Musashino Art University and learned pottery techniques from her father, Toshihide Yamamoto (a Living National Treasure). However, what he aimed for was a truly authentic sculptural work that integrated form and decoration, something not found in traditional Bizen ware.
Therefore, he established unique techniques such as "Shusai," which involves using colored clay made by mixing pigments with Bizen clay and pounding it into the shape, and "Tsumiage," which involves mixing Bizen clay with clay from Burgundy, France, forming thin sheets of clay and stacking them in multiple layers.
The goal was to create works that were fresh, unique, and appealing to the modern age, while preserving the aesthetic sensibilities of Bizen pottery.
Art critic Yoshiaki Inui highly praises Yamamoto's work, describing it as "a new, sculptural work that connects to Jomon pottery."
This exhibition will feature over 20 of Yamamoto's impressive "Stacked" and "Splendid" style vases, as well as a variety of colorful tableware and vases from " Izuru Seitou " a brand founded by his son to carry on his father's techniques and share their appeal with a wider audience, all suited to modern lifestyles.
Kouichi Mori (Art critic, Standing Director of the Japan Ceramic Society) |
| Biography Biography | □ Izuru Yamamoto Yamamoto Izuru Born in 1944 in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, as the fourth son of the late Living National Treasure, Toshihide Yamamoto. 1968: Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Sculpture. Studied at the École des Beaux-Arts (National School of Fine Arts in Paris, Sculpture Department) In 1971, after returning to Japan, he studied under his father, Toshio. In 1975, he built a kiln in Ibe and became independent. 1980, 27th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Japan Crafts Association Encouragement Award: "Large Bowl with Striked Plum Blossom Design" Created and fired in 1995 at the Château de Youne-Laty, Burgundy, France. 2002: 19th Exhibition of Art in the Art of the Tea Ceremony, Tabe Museum Grand Prize: "Stacked Flower Vase - Fusion of the Cosmos" 2007: Grand Prize at the 2nd Kikuchi Biennale, "Stacked Flower Vase - Embrace" In 2012, he was designated a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture. □ [ Izuru Seitou ] Yamamoto Shusaku Born in Bizen in 1974 as the eldest son of Izuru Yamamoto . In 2001, he studied under his father, Izuru Yamamoto 2008: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition 2011: Selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Prize and the "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition". Izuru Seitou was founded in 2014. □ [ Izuru Seitou ] Yamamoto Ryosaku Born in Bizen in 1978 as the second son of Izuru Yamamoto . In 2003, he studied under his father, Izuru Yamamoto Selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition in 2007. 2010: Okayama City Mayor's Award, Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition Izuru Seitou was founded in 2014. |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | Sunday, the 24th - Monday, the 25th: Out 27th (Wednesday): Ryosaku 28th (Thursday) - 30th (Saturday): Shusaku |
| Exhibited works Exhibited Works | Items for sale: flower vase, tea bowl, tea caddy, incense burner, large bowl, sake bottle, sake cup Izuru Seitou : Cups, vases, incense burners, sake cups, small plates, plates, cups and saucers, etc. |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Author name | Izuru Yamamoto |
| Work name | Bizen/Burgundy clay vase "hug" |
| price | 734,400 yen |
| size | Φ 25.5 × H 28.0 (㎝) |
No.2
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | incense burner |
| price | 32,400 yen |
| size | Φ 10.0 × H 12.0 (㎝) |
No.3
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | Sake cup |
| price | 3,240 yen each |
| size | Φ 8.0 × H 5.0 (㎝) |
No.4
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | Small plate |
| price | 1,944 yen each |
| size | Φ 10.5 × H 1.5 (㎝) |
No.5
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | Coffee cup and saucer |
| price | 6,480 yen |
| size | Cup dimensions: W 10.5 × D 8.0 × H 7.2 (cm) Saucer: Φ 14.2 × H 2.5 (cm) |
No.6
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | mug |
| price | 4,320 yen |
| size | W 11.3 × D 8.8 × H 7.7 (㎝) |
No.7
| Author name | Izuru Yamamoto |
| Work name | Platinum-colored vase |
| price | 378,000 yen |
| size | W 11.3 × D 11.3 × H 23.0 (㎝) |
No.8
| Author name | Izuru Yamamoto |
| Work name | Isai tea bowl |
| price | 324,000 yen |
| size | Φ 11.5 × H 7.5 (㎝) |
No.9
| Author name | Izuru Yamamoto |
| Work name | Decorated flower vase [Sold] |
| price | 378,000 yen |
| size | W 10.6 × D 10.6 × H 23.0 (㎝) |
No.10
| Author name | Izuru Yamamoto |
| Work name | Tea caddy (with protective cloth cover) |
| price | 259,200 yen |
| size | Φ 7.0 × H 9.5 (㎝) |
No.11
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | Cup L |
| price | 4,320 yen each |
| size | Φ 8.0 × H 13.0 (㎝) |
No.12
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | Single flower vase |
| price | 12,960 yen |
| size | Φ 6.0 × H 17.5 (㎝) |
No.13
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | [From left to right] Rim plate 6 Rim Plate 7 [Sold] |
| price | 3,780 yen 5,724 yen |
| size | Φ 18.5 × H 1.5 (㎝) Φ 21.5 × H 2.0 (㎝) |
No.14
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | cup |
| price | 3,780 yen each |
| size | Φ 8.5 × H 10.0 (㎝) |
No.15
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | Corner single flower vase, antique fabric |
| price | 19,440 yen |
| size | W 6.0 × D 6.0 × H 17.0 (㎝) |
No.16
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | mug |
| price | 4,320 yen each |
| size | Φ 11.5 × H 8.5 (㎝) |
No.17
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | horn incense burner |
| price | 21,600 yen |
| size | W 8.0 × D 8.0 × H 12.0 (㎝) |
No.18
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | Corner single flower vase, antique fabric |
| price | 19,440 yen |
| size | W 5.5 × D 5.5 × H 17.0 (㎝) |
No.19
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | Sake cup Spout |
| price | 3,240 yen 5,400 yen |
| size | Φ 8.0 × H 5.0 (㎝) W 10.5 × D 8.8 × H 6.0 (㎝) |
No.20
| Author name | Izuru Seitou |
| Work name | sake cup |
| price | 3,240 yen each |
| size | Φ 6.5 × H 5.5 (㎝) |
Regarding sales methods
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