Bizen Teabowl

This is a brand new Bizen tea bowl, freshly removed from the kiln by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing techniques, and craftsmanship. This Bizen-style work, which Morimoto-sensei himself describes as a "covered piece" (kaburimono), features layers upon layers of sesame glaze and sangiri (reduction firing) effects, creating a profound, kiln-transformed mantle. However, the true essence of this work lies not in that exterior, but in the exquisite "nuke" (open areas) that emerge during the firing process of this layered surface; the superb interplay of light and shadow created within the tightly fired clay body is magnificent. Rather than the soft-fired "nuke" often seen in contemporary Bizen, he has pursued the tightly fired "nuke" that truly existed on the surface of antique Bizen ware, adding both the layered mantle and these open areas to the rich, chocolate-colored clay body to complete a three-dimensional and dense texture. Reminiscent of the famous antique Bizen tea bowl "Tadaima," the piece is thoroughly calculated in every detail, yet this is skillfully hidden by the rustic charm inherent to Bizen, resulting in a refined form that is never ostentatious. The treatment around the foot, in particular, is exquisite, making this a spectacular work that only someone as dedicated to research as Morimoto-sensei could achieve. Signed wooden box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 13.1cm x 13.0cm x Height 9.0cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center in 1996. After working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held annual solo exhibitions across Japan, primarily in Tokyo. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists' Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including a feature exhibition at Tenmaya in Okayama in 2010.