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Jul 16 – Jul 21, 2025
Kyoto Takashimaya
Miyagi
Jul 18 – Jul 24, 2025
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Jul 19 – Jul 27, 2025
TOBETOBEKUSA
Jul 19 – Jul 27, 2025
Bunkindo
A ceramic artist living in Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, he studied ceramics in Arita. Seeking mastery in ceramics of the tea ceremony, he apprenticed under the twelfth generation Saka Koraizaemon before establishing his own practice. He is dedicated to the use of local Daido-tsuchi clay, and fires his work in both nobori-gama (“climbing”) and ana-gama (“cave”) kilns he constructed himself. His creations delve into the roots of Hagi ware, including styles such as Ido, Kohiki, and Goki, echoing the tradition of Korean tea bowls.
Guided by the beauty of tea reflecting in a loquat-colored bowl, the artist pursues the path of tea ceremony ceramics, honoring the rich nature of Hagi and facing earth and fire head on. His strong resolve to preserve the tradition of Hagi ware is evident in his approach. His works, which embody the spirituality and natural beauty of the Korai tea bowls that captivated people in this region long ago, change their expression with each use, deepening their wabi-sabi aesthetic.
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture
Graduated from Arita College of Ceramics
Studied under Saka Koraizaemon XII
Became independent and built his own nobori-gama kiln
First solo exhibition at Shibuya Tokyu Department Store, followed by exhibitions nationwide
Built ana-gama kiln