Makoto Wakao Pottery Exhibition - Aspects of Blue -
| Exhibition period Schedule |
November 23, 2019 (Sat) – November 29 (Fri) November 23 - November 29, 2019 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, November 29th) Open every day during the exhibition period. |
| Introduction Introduction |
Wakao is a ceramic artist who will turn 60 this year and is diligently working on creating "Seiji" in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture.
Even though we refer to it simply as "seiji," there are two types: "seiji" made from earthenware clay and "seiji" made from porcelain clay. Ms. Wakao makes seiji using earthenware clay. Among his celadon pieces, his specialty is "funseiji," which is made by applying a thick layer of glaze to a brown clay body, resulting in an opaque, pale blue color.
His celadon pieces, with their gently undulating bodies and beautifully blue glaze, exude an indescribable charm, complemented by the crackle glaze.
I recently visited Mr. Wakao in Tajimi. He's a cheerful gentleman who laughed heartily and said he'd like to try his hand at Shino ware again someday. This exhibition, my first solo show at our gallery, will feature over 60 works, primarily celadon pieces. I would be delighted if you could come and see them.
Shop owner Takashi Yasuda
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| Biography Biography | Born in 1959 in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. 1984: First entry and first acceptance into the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition; subsequently accepted 13 more times. 1999: Kikyo Award for Ceramics 2011: Gifu Prefecture Commendation for Distinguished Service in the Preservation of Traditional Culture (Celadon) 2015: TOKI Oribe Encouragement Award at the Contemporary Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition, Selected for the Kikuchi Biennale. 2016: Received the TOKI Oribe Excellence Award and the Tajimi City Commendation at the Contemporary Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition. 2018: Encouragement Award at the Tobi Exhibition, Gifu Prefectural Board of Education Award at the Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition Currently a full member of the Japan Crafts Association |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | I plan to be at the gallery every day during the exhibition period. *The event on Monday, November 25th is scheduled to end around 2 PM. |
| Exhibited works Exhibited Works | Tea bowls, flower vases, hanging flower vases, water containers, incense boxes, large bowls, plates, sake pitchers, sake cups, shochu cups, etc. |
| DM Direct Mail | This exhibitionDMSee（PDF） |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Work name | Powdered blue tea bag |
| price | 407,000 yen |
| size | W 13.5 × D 13.0 × H 10.0 (㎝) |
No.2
| Work name | Powdered blue porcelain double-eared incense burner |
| price | 330,000 yen |
| size | Φ 11.3 × H 18.3 (㎝) |
No.3
| Work name | Powder blue porcelain crane neck vase |
| price | 209,000 yen |
| size | Φ 12.0 × H 27.0 (㎝) |
No.4
| Work name | Tensei tea bag |
| price | 407,000 yen |
| size | W 13.5 × D 12.0 × H 9.8 (㎝) |
No.5
| Work name | Powder Qing Gourd Platter |
| price | 660,000 yen |
| size | Φ 48.5 × H 5.7 (㎝) |
No.6
| Work name | Powder blue porcelain flower vase |
| price | 99,000 yen |
| size | Φ 10.0 × H 16.0 (㎝) |
No.7
| Work name | Powder blue porcelain flower pot |
| price | 110,000 yen |
| size | Φ 22.5 × H 9.0 (㎝) |
No.8
| Work name | Powdered blue tea bag |
| price | 407,000 yen |
| size | W 13.2 × D 12.0 × H 9.6 (㎝) |
No.9
| Work name | powdered porcelain incense burner |
| price | 330,000 yen |
| size | Φ 10.2 × H 12.0 (㎝) |
No.10
| Work name | powdered blue incense |
| price | 110,000 yen |
| size | Φ 8.8 × H 4.3 (㎝) |
No.11
| Work name | Powder blue porcelain flower vase |
| price | 462,000 yen |
| size | Φ 21.0 × H 26.5 (㎝) |
No.12
| Work name | Powder blue string pattern water finger |
| price | 462,000 yen |
| size | Φ 21.5 × H 19.2 (㎝) |
No.13
| Work name | Powdered blue gourd vase |
| price | 209,000 yen |
| size | Φ 11.0 × H 23.5 (㎝) |
No.14
| Work name | Yuteki tenmoku tea bowl |
| price | 253,000 yen |
| size | Φ 12.4 × H 7.3 (㎝) |
No.15
| Work name | Kiln rice color tea bag |
| price | 407,000 yen |
| size | W 14.3 × D 13.5 × H 9.2 (㎝) |
No.16
| Work name | Powdered blue porcelain casserole |
| price | 209,000 yen |
| size | Φ 12.8 × H 22.5 (㎝) |
No.17
| Work name | Celadon decorative vase |
| price | 258,500 yen |
| size | W 13.5 × D 9.5 × H 24.8 (㎝) |
No.18
| Work name | [From left to right] Powdered blue shochu cup Tensei Shochu Cup |
| price | ¥38,500 each |
| size | Φ 9.5 × H 7.7 (㎝) Φ 10.0 × H 7.5 (㎝) |
No.19
| Work name | Pair of celadon flower-shaped bowls |
| price | 55,000 yen |
| size | Each Φ 15.3 × H 4.3 (cm) |
No.20
| Work name | [From left to right] Celadon sake cup Celadon sake cup Powdered Seiko Katakuchi |
| price | 38,500 yen 38,500 yen [Sold] 60,500 yen [Sold] |
| size | Φ 8.1 × H 4.5 (㎝) Φ 6.2 × H 5.5 (㎝) W 12.8 × D 9.5 × H 8.0 (㎝) |
Regarding sales methods
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- DMWe accept advance reservations for the works displayed on this website before the exhibition begins. We will contact you approximately 20 days before the first day of the exhibition.DMWe ship the items and upload information to this website at almost the same time.
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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.
