Stories of Craftspeople: Taiyo Nakazato (CEO and Porcelain Artisan)
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We share a variety of information and perspectives on Japanese crafts, including exhibition information and interviews.
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Nov 6 – Nov 11, 2024
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi
Nov 6 – Nov 11, 2024
KAKIDEN GALLERY
Nov 8 – Nov 13, 2024
Ginza Nichi-Nichi
Nov 9 – Nov 17, 2024
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The “Bizen Flower Vessel of Mixed Clay with White Slip,” which won the Minister of Education, Science and Culture Excellence Award, was created by Ryuichi Kakurezaki, a leading ceramic artist from Bizen, Okayama Prefecture. In view of the fact that the amount of high-quality hiyose clay traditionally used for Bizen ware has been decreasing year by year, Ryuichi has been experimenting with the use of “konkou-tsuchi” (mixed clay), a blend of hiyose and several other types of clay. This work, which was fired unglazed and painted white on a base of mixed clay, captivated visitors with its deep expression and presence. The artist’s creative expression was highly valued, as he took on the challenge of creating a new style of Bizen ware to connect the tradition to the future.
“Glass Flower Vessel with Long Narrow Neck, ‘Severe Cold’”, which won the Japan Kogei Association Newcomer Award, is a work by Masaki Kawanabe, a glass artist based in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture. The artist used the “overlay” technique, in which layers of glass are layered on top of each other and finally shaved to boldly reveal the layers. The sense of depth the gradation gives is magnificent. Masaki, who is usually active in the world of contemporary art, has earned high praise for his solid technical skills and artistic sensibility in the world of traditional crafts as well.
A crowdfunding project for next year’s exhibition was held from September 1 to October 23, 2022, and raised more than 16 million yen, far exceeding the target amount. It is gratifying that so much support has been raised from people who wish to see the exhibition of traditional Japanese crafts continue to be held. We look forward to next year’s exhibition, which will be the commemorative 70th.
The 69th Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition
Regional exhibitions schedule
2022
November 17 – December 4
Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art
December 7 – December 25
Shimane Art Museum
2023
January 2 – January 16
Kagawa Prefectural Museum
January 20 – January 25
Sendai Mitsukoshi
February 1 – February 6
Fukuoka Mitsukoshi
February 15 – March 5
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
March 9 – March 14
Osaka Takashimaya