Illustrations by Tomo Shimizu for the Karatsu Dohei Fujinoki Exhibition
-Karatsu- Fujinoki Dohei ceramic exhibition with painting by Shimizu Tomo
| Exhibition period Schedule |
October 12, 2021 (Tue) – October 18 (Mon) October 12 - October 18, 2021 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, October 18th) Open every day during the exhibition period. Open daily 11 am to 7 pm except for October 18, when the gallery will close at 5 pm. |
| Exhibiting artist Artist | Dohei Fujinoki Fujinoki Dohei Tomo Shimizu Shimizu Tomo |
| Introduction Introduction |
There's a regular customer, a gentleman, who smiles shyly and says, "I look at the Karatsu-style tea bowls and sake cups without looking at the artist's name, and the one I always end up wanting and picking up is by Dohei Fujinoki ."
Whether it's the beautiful flow of the glaze, the firing process of the exposed clay, the sometimes unconventional and intriguing quality, or the overall atmosphere emanating from their presence, I too believe that Tsuchihira's works are truly one of a kind.
I also feel a sense of empathy for Mr. Tsuchihira, who spends his days immersed in the tea ceremony in the thatched-roof tea room at his home in Karatsu. He enjoys the tea ceremony with a refined combination of antique art and his own creations, and I will never forget the shock and emotion I felt when I saw the flowers he arranged at a tea ceremony held at our gallery some time ago.
Now, in this exhibition, our gallery's first in two and a half years, we will be presenting approximately 100 new works, mainly focusing on tea ceremony ceramics. Once again, Tomo Shimizu , a promising female painter who is close to him, will be adding her artwork to the venue.
What will our valued customer say about our latest work? I have a feeling he's there, beaming with a big smile, probably saying, "Yasuda-san, once again..."
Shop owner Takashi Yasuda |
| Biography Biography | ■ Dohei Fujinoki Born in Niigata Prefecture in 1949. 1975: Studied under Mr. Hiroshi Ohashi in Karatsu. 1978: Studied under Yoshiemon Kato in Mino Province. In 1980, Tsuchihira Kiln was established in Karatsu City. ■ Tomo Shimizu Born in Tsukiji, Tokyo in 1983. 1992: Began painting in oils. Joined an advertising agency in 2008. 2016: Began working as a freelancer. |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | Dohei Fujinoki is scheduled to be present at the gallery every day during the exhibition. Tomo Shimizu is scheduled to be at the gallery on October 17th (Sun) and 18th (Mon). *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 | Dohei Fujinoki tea bowls, jars, water containers, flower vases, hanging flower vases, tea caddies, side dishes, bowls, sake cups, sake bottles, sake pitchers, etc. • Tomo Shimizu Abstract paintings, short strips of paper |
| DM Direct Mail | This exhibitionDMSee（PDF） |
| Video of the exhibition Exhibition Scenery Video | |
| Exhibition view photographs Exhibition Scenery Photo | 
|
| 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 concentration meter shows readings of 400-480 ppm. The carbon dioxide concentration in the outside air is 415-450 ppm, so the air inside our gallery is roughly the same as that in the city. Please feel free to relax 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 October 10, 2021, all staff members underwent PCR testing, and all tested negative. We will continue to conduct PCR tests once a month. We sincerely look forward to your visit to our gallery. And please take extra care of yourself. |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
|
No.1
Sold Out
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | Karatsu ash-glazed tea bowl |
| price | 120,000 yen (excluding tax) (132,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | W 13.2 × D 12.0 × H 7.7 (㎝) |
No.2
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | Azure Dragon and Moon, Ten Ox Herding Pictures Vase |
| price | 400,000 yen (excluding tax) (440,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | Φ 27.5 × H 26.5 (㎝) |
No.3
Sold Out
| Author name | Tomo Shimizu |
| Work name | Chestnut Rolling and Baby Dragon |
| price | 80,000 yen (excluding tax) (88,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Paper box/frame included |
| size | W 43.6 × H 34.5 (㎝) |
No.4
| Author name | Tomo Shimizu |
| Work name | Chosen child |
| price | 700,000 yen (excluding tax) (770,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a cardboard box, frame not included. |
| size | W 106.6 × H 140.0 (㎝) |
No.5
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | Karatsu Sansai 2 Mikazuki |
| price | 600,000 yen (excluding tax) (660,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box and stand. |
| size | W 84.0 × D 38.0 × H 68.5 (㎝) |
No.6
| Author name | Tomo Shimizu |
| Work name | Thoth |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Paper box/frame included |
| size | W 64.0 × H 64.0 (㎝) |
No.7
Sold Out
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | Korean Karatsu Full Moon Hanging Vase |
| price | 70,000 yen (excluding tax) (77,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | Flower vase: Φ 12.6 × H 12.6 (cm) Stand: W 19.2 × D 14.8 × H 3.2 (cm) |
No.8
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | Mishima Karatsu woven lidded container |
| price | Each item is 10,000 yen (excluding tax) (11,000 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | Approximately Φ 12.0 × H 9.5 (cm) |
No.9
Sold Out
| Author name | Tomo Shimizu |
| Work name | Bodhisattva dancing in the clouds |
| price | 80,000 yen (excluding tax) (88,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Paper box/frame included |
| size | W 30.6 × H 39.8 (㎝) |
No.10
Sold Out
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | Korean Karatsu ware flower vase |
| price | 140,000 yen (excluding tax) (154,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | Φ 14.0 × H 19.8 (㎝) |
No.11
| Author name | Tomo Shimizu |
| Work name | Young dragon in the lotus pond |
| price | 150,000 yen (excluding tax) (165,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Paper box/frame included |
| size | W 42.8 × H 52.0 (㎝) |
No.12
Sold Out
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | Spotted Karatsu ware tea bowl |
| price | 120,000 yen (excluding tax) (132,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | W 15.2 × D 13.7 × H 7.8 (㎝) |
No.13
| Author name | Tomo Shimizu |
| Work name | Wind "Design: Tsuchihira, Color: Shimizu" |
| price | 300,000 yen (excluding tax) (330,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Paper box/frame included |
| size | W 51.9 × H 73.1 (㎝) |
No.14
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | Karatsu ash-glazed hand-molded tea bowl |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | W 12.5 × D 12.0 × H 9.0 (㎝) |
No.15
Sold Out
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | Karatsu Ash-Covered Nesting Sake Cups |
| price | 80,000 yen (excluding tax) (88,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box and protective cloth. |
| size | Φ 8.5 × H 5.5 (㎝) Φ 7.2 × H 4.5 (㎝) Φ 6.5 × H 4.1 (㎝) Φ 5.0 × H 3.4 (㎝) Φ 4.3 × H 2.9 (㎝) |
No.16
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | [Left] Karatsu ash-covered sake cup (Sold) [Right] Karatsu well-shaped sake cup |
| price | Each item is 20,000 yen (excluding tax) (22,000 yen including tax). |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | Φ 10.5 × H 3.4 (㎝) Φ 8.0 × H 5.1 (㎝) |
No.17
| Author name | Tomo Shimizu |
| Work name | Forest spirit |
| price | 80,000 yen (excluding tax) (88,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Paper box/frame included |
| size | W 27.8 × H 34.7 (㎝) |
No.18
Sold Out
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | Korean Karatsu ware tortoise shell shaped sake bottle |
| price | 60,000 yen (excluding tax) (66,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | Φ 9.5 × H 16.5 (㎝) |
No.19
Sold Out
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | Karatsu ash-covered vase with stand |
| price | 350,000 yen (excluding tax) (385,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | Flower vase: Φ 10.5 × H 23.5 (cm) Stand: W 18.5 × D 18.5 × H 3.5 (cm) |
No.20
Sold Out
| Author name | Dohei Fujinoki |
| Work name | [Top] Karatsu ash-covered rectangular stone [Sold] [Below] Karatsu blue and black carved rectangular rock |
| price | 40,000 yen (excluding tax) (44,000 yen including tax) 12,000 yen (excluding tax) (13,200 yen including tax) |
| box | With paper box No box |
| size | W 31.0 × D 16.5 × H 2.8 (㎝) Approximately W 22.0 × D 12.5 × H 2.5 (cm) |
Regarding sales methods
- ・
- 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.
- ・
- For those who are unable to visit our gallery in person, we are happy to accept orders by phone or email.
- ・
- We look forward to receiving your inquiries.
