{"product_id":"p7500","title":"Black tea bowl","description":"This is a newly fired black tea bowl by Tomoyuki Oiwa, who studied ceramic techniques under Ryuichi Kakurezaki and now pursues his craft in Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, removed from the kiln in November 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOiwa-sensei aims for intense firing in his work; the high heat causes the black slip to transform into a magnificent hue, achieving the same glossy, clear black characteristic of his mentor, Kakurezaki-sensei.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this firing, he employed a high-temperature, short-duration process to achieve vivid blue kiln transformations (yohen), allowing flames to rush through the back of the kiln at peak temperatures to create a piercing, brilliant blue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nConversely, the back of the piece features an overwhelming flow of ash glaze (goma) caused by intense ash deposits, creating a striking contrast against the blue of the front, like gold against the blue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of form, he has thoroughly pursued the beauty of the piece as a three-dimensional object, utilizing precise spatula work to imbue the piece with the dynamic energy inherited from his mentor.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fine spatula marks create intricate ridges and grooves in the clay surface, adding depth and nuance to the black slip and intense kiln transformations through their varied contours.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that shipment will take some time).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 14.3cm x 12.3cm x Height 9.2cm\n\nTomoyuki Oiwa was born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe completed his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center in 2004 and apprenticed under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 2005.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own studio in Hyogo Prefecture and became independent in 2014.","brand":"大岩智之","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618183925857,"sku":"7500","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7500.jpg?v=1790232808","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7500","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}