The Ohno Family's Dining Table II: Yoshinori Oono & Kaori Exhibition
Welcome to Ohno’s table Ⅱ Pottery by Ohno Yoshinori & Ohno Kaori
| Exhibition period Schedule |
August 22, 2021 (Sun) – August 28 (Sat) August 22 - August 28, 2021 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, August 28th) Open every day during the exhibition period. Open daily 11 am to 7 pm except for August 28, when the gallery will close at 5 pm. |
| Exhibiting artist Artist | Yoshinori Oono Kaori Oono Ohno |
| Introduction Introduction |
Yoshinori Oono and Kaori Oono are a loving couple of ceramic artists who create their works in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture. She quietly devotes herself to pottery making in her lovely home and studio, while raising her two children.
Now, this exhibition, the first at our gallery in three years, is titled "The Ohno Family's Dining Table II" and will feature approximately 150 works, mainly focusing on the latest tableware. Up until now, Yoshinori has gained popularity with his white porcelain works featuring modern and sharp forms, while Kaori has gained popularity with her easy-to-use black unglazed stoneware. In addition to these, the husband will be presenting an unreleased white vessel he has named "Ryūryū," and the wife will be presenting a work that evokes the earth, which she has named "GAIA."
The other day, when the two of you visited our gallery together, Kaori was dressed in a kimono that suited her perfectly, as always. She has followed the path of the tea ceremony with unwavering dedication, and her posture and movements in traditional Japanese attire are so natural and refined that I am truly impressed; it's something not many people can achieve.
I apologize for posting this during this hot summer, but I hope you will enjoy seeing the Ohno family's dinner table.
Shop owner Takashi Yasuda |
| Biography Biography | ■ Yoshinori Oono Ohno Yoshinori Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1978. In 2000, I studied under Motohiko Itou 2013: Selected for the 1st Toubi Exhibition (8 times since), Selected for the 60th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (6 times since). 2014: 54th East Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, East Japan Branch Chief's Award 2016 9th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition Excellence Award 2017: 5th Toubi Exhibition Interior Aqua Award, 2nd Shanghai International Ceramics Exhibition Special Award 2021 8th Ceramics Exhibition Takashimaya Award ■ Kaori Oono Ohno Kaori Born in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture After graduating from Kwansei Gakuin University, I worked as an office lady before training in Kasama. 2002: Completed the Molding II course at the Ibaraki Prefectural Industrial Technology Center's Ceramics Training Institute, studying under Ayako Tsutsumi. Established independent business in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture in 2004. 2008: Built an anagama kiln. In 2012, the building was relocated to Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the founder established the Tsukuba Pottery Studio, a pottery studio. |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | Yoshinori Oono : Scheduled for August 22nd (Sun), 23rd (Mon), 25th (Wed), 27th (Fri), and 28th (Sat). Kaori Oono : Scheduled for August 22nd (Sun), 24th (Tue), 26th (Thu), and 28th (Sat). *Please note that due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a possibility that this information may change. |
| Exhibited works Exhibited Works | Yoshinori Oono : Bowls, handled bowls, sake cups, sake cups, plates, bowls, soy sauce dispensers, flower vases, hanging flower vases, water containers, jars Kaori Oono : Plates, large plates, bowls, large bowls, cups, coupe plates, bowls, pots, teapots, sake cups, flower vases, hanging flower vases, flattened jars, ceramic boxes, ceramic plates |
| DM Direct Mail | This exhibitionDMSee（PDF） |
| Video of the exhibition Exhibition Scenery Video | |
| 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 the latest information will be posted on this website and our official social media accounts, so we would appreciate it if you would check there. ■ Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 To ensure that all visitors can enjoy their time at our gallery with greater peace of mind, we are implementing the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We 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 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, for the time being, we will be suspending the tea service, including gyokuro tea, which we previously offered to our customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. What our gallery is working on ① High-performance ventilation system "Lossnay" We installed three high-performance ventilation systems, "Lossnay" (manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric), in our gallery on January 6, 2021. This new, powerful ventilation system ensures that all the air in our gallery is replaced every 15 to 20 minutes. In addition, the entrance door is kept open at all times to ensure even better ventilation. ② Carbon dioxide concentration meter A carbon dioxide concentration meter has been installed on the counter as of April 2, 2021. Generally, our gallery's carbon dioxide meter shows readings of 450-550 ppm (the average carbon dioxide concentration indoors is approximately 1,000 ppm), so please rest assured and enjoy your time at our gallery. ③ Thermography We installed a new thermal imaging camera for visitors to our gallery on May 12, 2021. A thermal imaging camera is installed on the wall to the right of the entrance to our gallery. We would appreciate your cooperation in having your temperature taken upon your arrival. We sincerely apologize, but we ask that customers with a temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius or higher refrain from entering. We appreciate your understanding. ④ Disinfectant alcohol For hand sanitizing, I use disinfectant solution from Shiseido. It contains moisturizing ingredients that are gentle on the hands, and has been well-received by our customers. ⑤ Daily cleaning We will further strengthen our daily cleaning procedures. We regularly disinfect with alcohol-based disinfectants on surfaces that customers and staff frequently touch, such as elevator buttons, tables and chairs, entrance door and toilet handles, and brushes and pens, even during business hours. ⑥ Entry restrictions If our gallery becomes crowded with many visitors and we determine that it is becoming too close to the public, we may ask you to limit entry to the gallery. ⑦ Staff health management and PCR testing Our gallery staff will wear masks, undergo temperature checks and health monitoring, and thoroughly disinfect their hands with alcohol while serving customers. On June 30, 2021, all staff members underwent PCR testing (at Nishitan Clinic), and all tested negative. We will continue to conduct PCR tests throughout the year. We sincerely look forward to your visit to our gallery. |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Author name | Yoshinori Oono |
| Work name | White porcelain plate, flowing |
| price | 12,000 yen (excluding tax) (13,200 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 25.0 × D 25.5 × H 2.0 (㎝) |
No.2
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | GAIA Ceramic Panel |
| price | 50,000 yen (excluding tax) (55,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 49.0 × D 26.0 × H 3.0 (㎝) |
No.3
| Author name | Yoshinori Oono |
| Work name | White porcelain vase Yu |
| price | 500,000 yen (excluding tax) (550,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 27.0 × H 34.2 (㎝) |
No.4
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | GAIA flower flower |
| price | 100,000 yen (excluding tax) (110,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 36.8 × D 23.0 × H 34.0 (㎝) |
No.5
| Author name | Yoshinori Oono |
| Work name | White porcelain bowl Yu |
| price | 180,000 yen (excluding tax) (198,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 25.0 × D 21.5 × H 22.5 (㎝) |
No.6
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | GAIA (a type of jar) |
| price | 40,000 yen (excluding tax) (44,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 44.8 × D 12.5 × H 17.5 (㎝) |
No.7
| Author name | Yoshinori Oono |
| Work name | White porcelain flower vase |
| price | 50,000 yen (excluding tax) (55,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 8.8 × H 22.0 (㎝) |
No.8
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | GAIA flower flower |
| price | 80,000 yen (excluding tax) (88,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 54.6 × D 21.5 × H 21.4 (㎝) |
No.9
| Author name | Yoshinori Oono |
| Work name | White porcelain water container (Knot) |
| price | 160,000 yen (excluding tax) (176,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 14.8 × H 22.6 (㎝) |
No.10
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | GAIA (a type of jar) |
| price | 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 10.5 × D 7.5 × H 28.0 (㎝) |
No.11
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | [From left] Atara Yoru Coupe Plate [Sold] Oborogumo Coupe Plate |
| price | Each item is 7,000 yen excluding tax (7,700 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 23.4 × H 4.5 (㎝) Φ 23.8 × H 4.0 (㎝) |
No.12
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | [From left] Oborogumo (Hazy Cloud) 6-inch Medium Bowl Atarayo 6-inch medium bowl [Sold] |
| price | Each item is 3,000 yen excluding tax (3,300 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 18.5 × H 5.5 (㎝) Φ 18.0 × H 5.3 (㎝) |
No.13
| Author name | Yoshinori Oono |
| Work name | White porcelain soy sauce dispenser |
| price | Each item is 20,000 yen (excluding tax) (22,000 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | [From left] Φ 6.5 × H 8.0 (㎝) Φ 5.8 × H 8.0 (㎝) |
No.14
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | GAIA ceramic box |
| price | 6,000 yen (excluding tax) (6,600 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 5.5 × D 5.3 × H 7.2 (㎝) |
No.15
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | [From left] Atarayo Lidded Straight-Sided Bowl [Sold] Oborogumo Lidded Straight-Sided Bowl |
| price | 5,000 yen (excluding tax) (5,500 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 15.0 × H 4.8 (㎝) Φ 15.0 × H 4.7 (㎝) |
No.16
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | [From left] GAIA sake cup GAIA Large Sake Pitcher [Sold] |
| price | 5,000 yen (excluding tax) (5,500 yen including tax) 8,000 yen (excluding tax) (8,800 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 6.5 × H 6.5 (㎝) W 13.0 × D 9.8 × H 14.0 (㎝) |
No.17
Sold Out
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | GAIA Hanging Flower |
| price | 12,000 yen (excluding tax) (13,200 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 9.0 × D 5.8 × H 31.8 (㎝) |
No.18
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | [From left] Oborogumo Teapot Atara Yoshino Pot |
| price | 8,000 yen (excluding tax) (8,800 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 16.0 × D 13.5 × H 9.5 (㎝) W 15.5 × D 9.5 × H 10.0 (㎝) |
No.19
| Author name | Yoshinori Oono |
| Work name | [From left] white porcelain sake cup White porcelain sake cup [Sold] |
| price | 20,000 yen (excluding tax) (22,000 yen including tax) 18,000 yen (excluding tax) (19,800 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 9.0 × H 8.5 (㎝) Φ 6.8 × H 4.8 (㎝) |
No.20
Sold Out
| Author name | Kaori Oono |
| Work name | GAIA Rhibachi Large |
| price | 6,000 yen (excluding tax) (6,600 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 28.0 × D 21.8 × H 9.4 (㎝) |
