Ichirou Katou Pottery Exhibition - Fabric Texture, Black Layers, Gold Decoration -
Kato Ichiro ceramic art exhibition
| Exhibition period Schedule |
January 15, 2021 (Fri) – January 21 (Thu) January 15 - January 21, 2021 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the last day, January 21st) Open every day during the exhibition period. Open daily 11 am to 7 pm except for January 21, when the gallery will close at 5 pm. |
| Exhibiting artist Artist | Ichirou Katou Kato Ichiro |
| Introduction Introduction |
Ichirou Katou is a ceramic artist who has established his own unique style with techniques such as fabric texture and gold leaf application, and he is currently diligently continuing his pottery work in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture. I first met Mr. Kato more than 10 years ago. His straightforward gaze and upright character left a very strong impression on me.
Now, in this exhibition, our gallery's first in six years, we will be presenting approximately 60 works, including our latest vases. The appeal of his work lies in his unique sculptural ability and the beautiful decorations applied to its bodies. While earthenware such as Bizen and Shigaraki ware also beautifully showcases flowers, I think it's also enjoyable to occasionally place flowers in a Kato vase with its intricate decorations.
Due to the pandemic, I haven't been able to see Mr. Kato for quite some time, and I miss the dazzling sunlight overlooking the Seto Inland Sea from Kato's workshop. I am very much looking forward to seeing what new works you will submit for this exhibition.
Finally, at the 8th Toubi Exhibition (held at Nihonbashi Takashimaya), which took place immediately after this exhibition, Ms. Kato received the Ibaraki Transportation Award. Congratulations!
Shop owner Takashi Yasuda |
| Biography Biography | Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1972. Graduated from Kyoto Junior College of Art in 1992. Completed training at the Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramics Training Center in 1995, and studied under Motohiko Itou 2004: Mitsukoshi Award at the Traditional Crafts New Works Exhibition, Encouragement Award at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Selected for the Kikuchi Biennale. 2006 New Ceramic Art Exhibition: Japan Crafts Association Award 2008: Otaki Hokkaido Ceramics Exhibition - Grand Prize and Hokkaido Governor's Award 2013: Encouragement Award and Selection for the "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition" at the Tabe Museum of Art. 2019: Japan Traditional Crafts Association Ceramics Division Exhibition - Japan Crafts Association Award, Yamaguchi Traditional Crafts Exhibition - JA Award 2020: Yamaguchi Traditional Crafts Exhibition JA Award, Toubi Exhibition Ibaraki Transportation Award |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | January 19th (Tue) - 21st (Thu) *Please note that due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a possibility that my schedule of being present at the gallery may change. |
| Exhibited works Exhibited Works | Tea bowls, water containers, flower vases, incense boxes, sake bottles, sake cups, large plates, plates, teacups |
| DM Direct Mail | This exhibitionDMSee（PDF） |
| notice Notice | ■Possibility of changes to the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic We regret to inform you that, given the current COVID-19 situation, if we are asked to further restrict business operations, we may have to change the exhibition period and hours, or in the worst-case scenario, hold the exhibition online only. We would appreciate your understanding. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we will be posting the latest information on this website, so we would appreciate it if you would check it regularly. ■ Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 To ensure that all visitors can enjoy their time at the gallery with greater peace of mind, we will be implementing the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we would appreciate your understanding and cooperation. 1. A request to our valued customers We have placed alcohol-based hand sanitizer at the entrance of our gallery and the building. We kindly ask that you disinfect your hands upon arrival. Please wear a mask whenever possible when you go out. Currently, if you have a fever or are feeling unwell, we kindly ask that you refrain from visiting the gallery. If you have visited a doctor or taken medication for fever or a cold within the past two weeks, or if you have traveled abroad, we kindly ask that you refrain from visiting the gallery. To help reduce crowding in the store, we kindly ask that you visit in small groups whenever possible. We regret to inform you that we will be temporarily suspending our tea service, which we normally offer to our customers, including the gyokuro tea. 2. Our gallery's initiatives We installed a high-performance ventilation system, "Lossnay" (manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric), in our gallery on January 6, 2021. With this new ventilation system, all the air in our gallery will be replaced every 15 to 20 minutes. In addition, the entrance door will be kept open at all times. We will further strengthen our daily cleaning procedures. We regularly disinfect with alcohol on frequently touched surfaces such as elevator buttons, tables and chairs, entrance door and toilet handles, brushes and pens, even during business hours. If our gallery becomes crowded with many visitors and we determine that it is in a state of "three Cs" (closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact settings), we may ask you to limit entry to our gallery. Our gallery staff will wear masks (but they'll be smiling underneath! ^^), and will thoroughly monitor their temperature and health while serving customers. We sincerely look forward to your visit to our gallery. |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | cloth grain colored water fingers |
| price | 70,000 yen (excluding tax) (77,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 15.3 × H 21.2 (㎝) |
No.2
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Small cloth-colored vase |
| price | 36,000 yen (excluding tax) (39,600 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 8.7 × H 22.4 (㎝) |
No.3
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Fabric-patterned colored vase |
| price | 180,000 yen (excluding tax) (198,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 23.0 × H 15.5 (㎝) |
No.4
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Textured colored tea bowl |
| price | 48,000 yen (excluding tax) (52,800 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 12.8 × H 7.5 (㎝) |
No.5
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | White-painted vase with a cloth pattern |
| price | 175,000 yen (excluding tax) (192,500 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 14.2 × H 30.0 (㎝) |
No.6
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Small vase with fabric-patterned coloring [Sold] |
| price | 36,000 yen (excluding tax) (39,600 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 9.2 × H 22.2 (㎝) |
No.7
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Cloth-textured colored wave pattern plate |
| price | 42,000 yen (excluding tax) (46,200 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 30.8 × H 2.8 (㎝) |
No.8
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Plain plate with fabric-patterned imitation design [Sold] |
| price | 42,000 yen (excluding tax) (46,200 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 30.6 × H 3.2 (㎝) |
No.9
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Fabric-patterned colored teacup [Sold] |
| price | Each item is 8,500 yen excluding tax (9,350 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | [From left to right] Φ 9.3 × H 5.7 (㎝) Φ 9.5 × H 5.6 (㎝) |
No.10
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Black layered flower vase |
| price | 165,000 yen (excluding tax) (181,500 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 21.2 × D 19.5 × H 22.0 (㎝) |
No.11
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Black-colored water container |
| price | 55,000 yen (excluding tax) (60,500 yen including tax) |
| box | Paulownia wood box with lacquered lid (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 15.5 × H 17.3 (㎝) |
No.12
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Black layered flower vase |
| price | 165,000 yen (excluding tax) (181,500 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 12.8 × D 15.2 × H 30.5 (㎝) |
No.13
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Black layered flower vase |
| price | 160,000 yen (excluding tax) (176,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 24.0 × H 15.2 (㎝) |
No.14
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Black layered flower vase |
| price | 160,000 yen (excluding tax) (176,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 14.5 × H 29.2 (㎝) |
No.15
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | [From left to right] Gold-decorated sake cup [Sold] Black-glazed sake cup [Sold] |
| price | 15,000 yen (excluding tax) (16,500 yen including tax) 13,000 yen (excluding tax) (14,300 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 6.5 × H 4.8 (㎝) Φ 6.8 × H 4.7 (㎝) |
No.16
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | gold colored tea bowl |
| price | 48,000 yen (excluding tax) (52,800 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 10.5 × H 7.3 (㎝) |
No.17
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Gold-decorated incense box [Sold] |
| price | 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 7.0 × D 6.5 × H 5.5 (㎝) |
No.18
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Gold and silver decorated round plate |
| price | 36,000 yen (excluding tax) (39,600 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 30.5 × H 3.0 (㎝) |
No.19
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Gold colored small vase |
| price | 24,000 yen (excluding tax) (26,400 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 8.6 × H 21.7 (㎝) |
No.20
| Author name | Ichirou Katou |
| Work name | Round plate with gold and platinum geometric pattern |
| price | 250,000 yen (excluding tax) (275,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 46.3 × H 4.8 (㎝) |
Regarding sales methods
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