Shuten

This is a Bizen sake cup by Yukio Tomori, who began his career in ceramics in Okinawa and later studied under Taisetsu Sueishi in Bizen. Fired in a kiln fueled continuously with firewood, this piece features a generous dusting of Bizen-style "sesame" ash glaze. Aiming to capture the "most beautiful moment" of the clay as it constantly shifts on the potter's wheel, his style makes the vessel appear as if the dynamic clay has been fired exactly as it was shaped. The playful, dance-like quality of the work makes it feel as though it might still expand if touched, bringing a sense of joy to the viewer as well. Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 8.2cm x Diameter 8.2cm x Height 5.2cm Born on Miyakojima Island, Okinawa, Yukio Tomori decided to pursue a path in ceramics after encountering wood-fired stoneware in Okinawa during his high school years. He began his training at Tsunami-yama Pottery in Okinawa in 1984. Deeply moved after encountering Bizen ware during his travels to various pottery regions, he studied under Taisetsu Sueishi for four years starting in 1987. He built an anagama kiln in 1999 and held his first firing as an independent artist. Since holding his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2001, he has held solo exhibitions in various locations, including Fukushima, Chiba, Osaka, Ehime, and Miyakojima.