Tomoko Takahashi Exhibition Moon Pavilion
Takahashi Tomoko Ceramics Solo Exhibition -Moon Pavilion-
| Exhibition period Schedule |
May 8, 2023 (Mon) – May 13 (Sat) May 8 - May 13, 2023 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, May 13th) Open every day during the exhibition period. Open daily 11 am to 7 pm except for May 13, when the gallery will close at 5 pm. |
| Exhibiting artist Artist | Tomoko Takahashi Takahashi Tomoko |
| Introduction Introduction |
What kind of moon do you all prefer? I'm more drawn to the moon on the sixteenth or seventeenth night of the lunar month than the full moon, and to the moon peeking through the clouds than the moon visible through a clear sky.
This time, we'd like to introduce Tomoko Takahashi, a promising ceramic artist who is captivated by the moon. The piece is made of porcelain, but it is decorated with such beautiful and meticulous patterns that the white base material is almost completely hidden. The continuous pattern evokes a subtle sense of exoticism, and I feel that the exquisite embellishment is the true essence of Tomoko's work. My latest creations are "Shu-Kousai," which features intricate patterns in black and gold, and "Suiko-sai," which also boasts a beautiful green hue. I particularly love the pale green color of these two pieces.
Now, back to the main topic. My current favorite snack to go with drinks is the extra-thin buttered peanuts from Fukuya, a famous shop in Yachimata City, which Tomoko introduced to me. I occasionally enjoy a beer or gin as a nightcap, and these rich and sweet buttered peanuts pair exceptionally well with either.
Now, for our gallery's first exhibition, titled "Moon Pavilion," we will be presenting 150 works, including our latest tea ceremony ceramics, inspired by the moon. Tomoko, with her gentle smile, will be at the gallery every day, so we would be delighted if you could come and see the works. So, what should we have for a nightcap tonight? Of course, peanuts would be the perfect accompaniment, and for background music, how about a jazzy rendition of "Fly Me to the Moon"...?
Shop owner Takashi Yasuda |
| Biography Biography | Born in Sapporo in 1974. 1999: Completed the Ceramics Specialization course at the Department of Lifestyle Design, Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts. Established a pottery studio in Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture in 2001. Currently resides in Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture. 2014: Bronze Medal, Ceramic Design Division, 10th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino 2016 56th Japan Craft Exhibition Encouragement Award "Modern Crafts and the Tea Ceremony II" (National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Crafts Gallery) 2019 25th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of Ceramic Art Award 8th Kikuchi Biennale Encouragement Award 2021 "Modern Crafts and Tea Ceremony Vessels" (National Museum of Crafts / Ishikawa) 2022: 14th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition, TOKI Oribe Excellence Award (Recipient of the same award in 2017 and 2020) Selected for the 69th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (held annually since 2016). |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | I plan to be at the gallery every day during the exhibition period. |
| Exhibited works Exhibited Works | Tea bowls, water containers, tea utensils, flower vases, hanging flower vases, lid rests, tea whisks, candlesticks, lidded containers, trays, sake cups, pedestaled stands, soba noodle cups, plates, small plates, ceramic plates, etc. |
| DM Direct Mail | This exhibitionDMSee（PDF） |
| Video of the exhibition Exhibition Scenery Video | |
| Exhibition view photographs Exhibition Scenery Photo | 
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| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Rust-glazed water container, "Dark Moon" |
| price | 400,000 yen (excluding tax) (440,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 19.5 × H 21.2 (㎝) |
No.2Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Green light bowl |
| price | 58,000 yen (excluding tax) (63,800 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 13.8 × D 12.2 × H 8.3 (㎝) |
No.3Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Rust-glazed thin tea bowl, Gen no Hoshi |
| price | 80,000 yen (excluding tax) (88,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 6.9 × H 8.4 (㎝) |
No.4
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Moon Pavilion |
| price | 250,000 yen (excluding tax) (275,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 28.0 × D 25.2 × H 16.6 (㎝) |
No.5Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Gold and silver water finger, floating moon |
| price | 210,000 yen (excluding tax) (231,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 15.8 × H 22.5 (㎝) |
No.6Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Silver bowl Akizuki |
| price | 38,000 yen (excluding tax) (41,800 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 13.7 × D 12.7 × H 7.5 (㎝) |
No.7Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Green light tea ware Suiren |
| price | 38,000 yen (excluding tax) (41,800 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 8.0 × H 6.5 (㎝) |
No.8Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Moon Pavilion |
| price | 25,000 yen (excluding tax) (27,500 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 6.0 × H 10.9 (㎝) |
No.9Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Silver colored water finger Kozuki |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 15.2 × H 22.8 (㎝) |
No.10Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Moon Pavilion |
| price | 100,000 yen (excluding tax) (110,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 11.8 × H 12.0 (㎝) |
No.11Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Gold and silver colored light tea utensil Yugutsuki |
| price | 39,000 yen (excluding tax) (42,900 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 6.6 × H 7.5 (㎝) |
No.12Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Moon Pavilion Large |
| price | 90,000 yen (excluding tax) (99,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 15.2 × H 13.0 (㎝) |
No.13Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Moon Pavilion |
| price | 250,000 yen (excluding tax) (275,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 22.2 × D 22.0 × H 15.7 (㎝) |
No.14Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Rusty gleaming bowl, the dark moon |
| price | 140,000 yen (excluding tax) (154,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 11.8 × H 8.7 (㎝) |
No.15Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Green light bowl |
| price | 58,000 yen (excluding tax) (63,800 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 11.0 × H 7.3 (㎝) |
No.16Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | [Left] Rust-colored, Folding [Right] Moon Pavilion small |
| price | 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) 45,000 yen (excluding tax) (49,500 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 6.5 × H 7.4 (㎝) Φ 7.0 × H 8.5 (㎝) |
No.17Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | Rinkosai vase large |
| price | 60,000 yen (excluding tax) (66,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 11.8 × H 15.3 (㎝) |
No.18
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | [Bottom] Silver tray [Left] minamo bowl [Sold] [Right] minamo Small lidded container [Sold] |
| price | 25,000 yen (excluding tax) (27,500 yen including tax) 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) 26,000 yen (excluding tax) (28,600 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 30.5 × H 2.2 (㎝) Φ 10.8 × H 7.2 (㎝) Φ 6.2 × H 5.0 (㎝) |
No.19
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | [Left] Prism serving bowl, 5-inch [Sold] [Medium] minamo soba cup [Right] Silver lotus plate 5 cm |
| price | 7,500 yen (excluding tax) (8,250 yen including tax) 5,000 yen (excluding tax) (5,500 yen including tax) 6,000 yen (excluding tax) (6,600 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 15.0 × H 6.3 (㎝) Φ 8.2 × H 6.0 (㎝) W 15.2 × D 15.0 × H 3.5 (㎝) |
No.20Sold Out
| Author name | Tomoko Takahashi |
| Work name | [Left] Suikosai flat cup Suiraku [Medium] Moon Pavilion [Right] Rust-colored sake cup, Gen no Tsuki |
| price | 25,000 yen (excluding tax) (27,500 yen including tax) 33,000 yen (excluding tax) (36,300 yen including tax) 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 7.5 × H 4.0 (㎝) Φ 6.0 × H 11.8 (㎝) Φ 6.0 × H 5.3 (㎝) |
Regarding sales methods
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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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