Bizen sake cup

This sake cup is created by Shusaku Taku, an artist who transforms the inspirations of daily life into form, using Bizen ware—a craft that has matured alongside the continuous activities of people throughout history. The delicate indentations and flow of the clay, achieved through coil building, create a sense of powerful movement in the piece. When held, it integrates with your palm, giving the feeling of holding raw clay. This work features the "matte black" surface that Taku-sensei intends to focus on in the future; the non-glossy black texture has an absorbing, captivating quality. Furthermore, the "goma" (ash glaze) appears as small, subtle specks that perfectly suit the matte black surface, maximizing the allure of a texture that resembles the night sky.

Shusaku Taku Interview Signed box to be provided later (please allow some time for delivery)
7.1cm (diameter) x 7.0cm (diameter) x 5.9cm (height) Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. He graduated from the Arita College of Ceramics in 2001 and began his apprenticeship under his father. In 2002, he received the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent's Award at the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he received the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition. He has also been selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition.