Tea Ceremony Pottery and Vessels - Hagi - Yuu Okada Exhibition
HAGI Okada Yu ceramic solo exhibition
| Exhibition period Schedule |
November 21, 2021 (Sun) – November 27 (Sat) November 21 - November 27, 2021 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, November 27th) Open every day during the exhibition period. Open daily 11 am to 7 pm except for November 27, when the gallery will close at 5 pm. |
| Exhibiting artist Artist | Yuu Okada Okada Yu |
| Introduction Introduction |
It's been 50 years since I embarked on the path of pottery making. I have come this far by experimenting with various techniques, starting with kiln-fired glazes, flame glazes, ash glazes, and black glazes with white streaks, and have continued to refine my work until today. There are still many things I want to pursue. I intend to continue striving to create even newer works. Thank you very much for your cooperation. Yuu Okada |
| Biography Biography | Graduated from Atsugi High School in 1964. Graduated from Keio University in 1968. Selected for the Japan Ceramics Exhibition in 1979 (and 18 times thereafter), and selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (and 31 times thereafter). 1994 Yamaguchi Prefecture Arts and Culture Promotion Encouragement Award 1998 Yamaguchi Prefecture Cultural Merit Award 2001 Yamaguchi Prefecture Award Appointed to the board of directors of the Japan Crafts Association in 2002 (until 2012). Designated as a Yamaguchi Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property in 2006. 2011 Kikuchi Biennale Grand Prize 2013: Received the Excellence Award at the 33rd Traditional Culture Pola Awards, and was invited to exhibit at the Cheongju Biennale in South Korea. Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in 2017. |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | I plan to be at the gallery every day during the exhibition period. *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 | Tea bowls, flower vases, hanging flower vases, water containers, tea caddies, jars, confectionery containers, plates, bowls, sake bottles, sake cups, teacups, coffee cups, free cups, etc. |
| DM Direct Mail | This exhibitionDMSee（PDF） |
| Video of the exhibition Exhibition Scenery Video | |
| Exhibition view photographs Exhibition Scenery Photo | 
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| 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 November 15, 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 |
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No.1Sold Out
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | White glaze kiln strange surface water intake finger |
| price | 300,000 yen (excluding tax) (330,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 19.8 × H 18.5 (㎝) |
No.2
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | [Left] Wave pattern square plate [Right] Brushed plate |
| price | 8,000 yen (excluding tax) (8,800 yen including tax) 6,000 yen (excluding tax) (6,600 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 12.5 × D 13.0 × H 3.0 (㎝) Φ 15.0 × H 2.5 (㎝) |
No.3
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | [Left] Brushed plate (loquat) [Right] White Hagi Line Pattern Square Plate |
| price | 6,000 yen (excluding tax) (6,600 yen including tax) 10,000 yen (excluding tax) (11,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 14.4 × H 2.6 (㎝) W 13.5 × D 13.5 × H 2.8 (㎝) |
No.4
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | [Left] Cherry blossom pattern plate [Right] Kohiki Line Pattern Square Plate |
| price | Each item is 8,000 yen excluding tax (8,800 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 16.2 × H 3.0 (㎝) W 12.2 × D 12.2 × H 1.5 (㎝) |
No.5
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | [Left] Comb plate [Right] Main plate |
| price | Each item is 6,000 yen excluding tax (6,600 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 14.2 × H 2.6 (㎝) Φ 13.3 × H 3.2 (㎝) |
No.6
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | black tea bowl |
| price | 600,000 yen (excluding tax) (660,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 12.5 × H 10.0 (㎝) |
No.7
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | Black, white, gray, water-covered fingers |
| price | 300,000 yen (excluding tax) (330,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 20.5 × D 16.5 × H 15.8 (㎝) |
No.8
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | Haikage tea container |
| price | 230,000 yen (excluding tax) (253,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 6.5 × H 9.8 (㎝) |
No.9
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | Red bush clover tea bowl |
| price | 250,000 yen (excluding tax) (275,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 14.0 × H 8.8 (㎝) |
No.10
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | Black and white flowing vase |
| price | 150,000 yen (excluding tax) (165,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 11.0 × H 21.5 (㎝) |
No.11
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | Bamboo hanging 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 8.2 × H 13.1 (㎝) |
No.12Sold Out
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | [Left] Rimmed plate [Right] Hitotsu plate |
| price | Each item is 6,000 yen excluding tax (6,600 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 15.0 × H 4.5 (㎝) Φ 15.0 × H 2.3 (㎝) |
No.13
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | Black and white flowing water container |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 17.5 × D 14.5 × H 16.3 (㎝) |
No.14
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | Kakewake bowl |
| price | 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 23.0 × H 5.8 (㎝) |
No.15Sold Out
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | Powdered clay tea bowl |
| price | 150,000 yen (excluding tax) (165,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 13.7 × D 13.2 × H 8.5 (㎝) |
No.16
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | White Hagi Kiln-fired Cloud Water Jar (with matching lid) |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 14.5 × H 18.5 (㎝) |
No.17Sold Out
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | White Hagi openwork confectionery container |
| price | 50,000 yen (excluding tax) (55,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 22.5 × H 7.8 (㎝) |
No.18
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | Handled bowl |
| price | 50,000 yen (excluding tax) (55,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 23.0 × H 14.0 (㎝) |
No.19
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | [Left] Black sake cup [Medium] Flame-colored sake bottle [Right] White glazed sake cup with kiln-fired finish |
| price | 40,000 yen (excluding tax) (44,000 yen including tax) 50,000 yen (excluding tax) (55,000 yen including tax) 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 6.5 × H 5.5 (㎝) Φ 8.0 × H 11.8 (㎝) Φ 8.5 × H 4.2 (㎝) |
No.20
| Author name | Yuu Okada |
| Work name | [Left] Kohiki Teacup [Sold] [Right] Teacup (Loquat) |
| price | Each item is 20,000 yen (excluding tax) (22,000 yen including tax). |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 7.5 × H 8.9 (㎝) Φ 7.0 × H 8.7 (㎝) |
Regarding sales methods
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