Kiminori Oota Blue and White Porcelain Exhibition: The World of Blue
| Exhibition period Schedule |
October 19, 2019 (Sat) – October 25 (Fri) October 19 - October 25, 2019 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, October 25th) Open every day during the exhibition period. |
| Introduction Introduction |
I first met Ms. Ota nearly 10 years ago. It was when I attended the graduation and completion project presentations by students of Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts, together with the late Professor Haruzo Hayashiya. At the time, Professor Ota was a professor in the ceramics department of the university, and I was struck by his strict and determined gaze as he diligently instructed his students, as well as his gentle and warm gaze towards us.
His workshop is located in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, and his works, featuring beautiful underglaze blue porcelain, have earned him a strong reputation among pottery enthusiasts. Even within the category of blue in underglaze blue porcelain, there are many different shades of blue. If you look at the blue in Ota's work above, you can see a variety of blues depending on the shade and the amount of red in it. Previously, she meticulously depicted flowers and plants swaying in the wind, but recently her style has shifted towards more modern paintings.
The other day, on a still-hot afternoon, I visited Mr. Ota's workshop and we had a wonderful time chatting about all sorts of things. Since retiring from his professorship at Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts, he seems to be enjoying even more fulfilling and wonderful days with his wife and beloved dog, Nana. I would be grateful if you would take a look at it.
Shop owner Takashi Yasuda |
| Biography Biography | Born in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture in 1953. 1983 Completed Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts 1995 Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition <Received the Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition Award> Kiminori Oota Pottery Exhibition (Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi), followed by annual solo exhibitions in various locations. 2002: Underglaze Blue Porcelain Open Call Exhibition <Grand Prize Winner> 2005: 1st Kikuchi Biennale <Received Encouragement Award> 2010: Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition <Awarded the Aichi Prefectural Governor's Prize> 2013: Selected for the 5th Kikuchi Biennale. 2015: "Ceramics that Add Color to Life" (Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art) Currently, he is an emeritus professor at Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts, president of the Seto Ceramic Art Association, and a full member of the Japan Crafts Association. |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | October 19th (Sat) - 21st (Mon) |
| DM Direct Mail | This exhibitionDMSee（PDF） |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Work name | Geometric pattern vase [Sold] |
| price | 94,600 yen |
| size | W 11.9 × D 9.8 × H 20.0 (㎝) |
No.2
| Work name | Iwazakibunsui finger |
| price | 149,600 yen |
| size | Φ 16.7 × H 15.3 (㎝) |
No.3
| Work name | Bunsui finger on the beach |
| price | 149,600 yen |
| size | Φ 15.0 × H 16.8 (㎝) |
No.4
| Work name | White porcelain vase |
| price | 49,500 yen |
| size | W 9.8 × D 8.6 × H 20.9 (㎝) |
No.5
| Work name | Sake cup with fish and plants. |
| price | 15,400 yen each |
| size | [From left to right] Φ 6.7 × H 5.3 (㎝) Φ 7.0 × H 4.5 (㎝) Φ 6.5 × H 5.0 (㎝) |
No.6
| Work name | Gold and silver colored stoneware sake cup |
| price | 16,500 yen each |
| size | [From left to right] W 5.6 × D 5.2 × H 5.5 (㎝) W 5.9 × D 5.5 × H 5.2 (㎝) W 5.8 × D 5.4 × H 5.7 (㎝) |
No.7
| Work name | [From left to right] Gold and silver decorated rock pattern spout Geometric pattern ordering device |
| price | 16,500 yen 19,800 yen |
| size | W 6.5 × D 5.5 × H 12.9 (㎝) W 10.0 × D 7.8 × H 14.4 (㎝) |
No.8
| Work name | Platinum-colored sake cup |
| price | 15,400 yen |
| size | [From left to right] Φ 4.3 × H 5.8 (㎝) Φ 5.3 × H 5.0 (㎝) Φ 5.1 × H 5.0 (㎝) |
No.9
| Work name | Rock-patterned teacup - [Sold] |
| price | 15,400 yen |
| size | [From left to right] Φ 7.6 × H 9.1 (㎝) Φ 7.5 × H 8.8 (㎝) |
No.10
| Work name | [From left to right] Blue and white porcelain cup with gold and silver decoration Iwatakibun Cup Blue and white porcelain cup with gold and silver wave design |
| price | 16,500 yen each |
| size | Φ 7.3 × H 12.0 (㎝) Φ 8.1 × H 11.4 (㎝) Φ 8.9 × H 13.0 (㎝) |
No.11
| Work name | Blown ink indigo color “Seiran” flat pot [Sold] |
| price | 88,000 yen |
| size | W 13.2 × D 10.6 × H 22.5 (㎝) |
No.12
| Work name | Blown ink wood pattern vase |
| price | 49,500 yen |
| size | Φ 8.3 × H 21.7 (㎝) |
No.13
| Work name | Blown ink wavy pattern flat vase |
| price | 220,000 yen |
| size | W 27.0 × D 20.8 × H 23.6 (㎝) |
No.14
| Work name | Flat vase with ink-blown rock pattern |
| price | 473,000 yen |
| size | W 32.5 × D 24.8 × H 38.5 (㎝) |
No.15
| Work name | Flat vase with gold and silver colored stone design |
| price | 198,000 yen |
| size | W 13.5 × D 11.6 × H 31.2 (㎝) |
No.16
| Work name | [From left to right] Red-painted camellia pattern bowl Red-painted Nandina Observatory Bowl Red-painted bowl with plum blossom design |
| price | 13,200 yen each |
| size | Φ 15.5 × H 4.5 (㎝) |
No.17
| Author name | [From left to right] |
| Work name | Blue and white porcelain bowl with tiger's tail design Silver-glazed small bowl Blue and white porcelain bowl with silver-glazed rock pattern |
| price | 13,200 yen each |
| size | Φ 15.5 × H 4.5 (㎝) |
No.18
| Work name | Blown ink tatsutagawa pattern tea bowl |
| price | 129,800 yen |
| size | Φ 12.2 × H 8.0 (㎝) |
No.19
| Work name | Blown ink wavy pattern tea bowl |
| price | 129,800 yen |
| size | Φ 12.5 × H 7.7 (㎝) |
No.20
| Author name | Ink-blown silver-glazed confectionery container with fish wave pattern |
| Work name | 29,700 yen |
| price | Φ 18.0 × H 6.0 （㎝） |
Regarding sales methods
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