Hello everyone, how are you doing?
Today, for the final installment of the commentary on Yoshinobu Morimoto's new exhibition,
I would like to discuss the series created with a "free concept."
However, in terms of the concept of these works, there is almost nothing to explain.
They are made with the idea that the "free concept"—in other words, the freedom of how to use them—is the point.
While I have integrated what I have learned and replicated from masterpieces of antique ceramics within the previous four worldviews,
and incorporated various techniques, the primary consideration is that they can be used freely and enjoyably.
In discussing this "free concept" series, Mr. Morimoto said:
"These works are like the Rolling Stones, whom I love so much."
"They incorporate various types of music, like blues and classical, while creating an original world."
"That is how I want to be; it's a series I made so that people can simply enjoy ceramics."
"However, I don't create them in a completely reckless way; it is in my nature to seek out my roots."
"Therefore, because there is input from antique ceramics, this free concept series can exist," he explained.
Each of the five series to date is an essential part that makes up Morimoto's work,
and at the core of these parts lies a boy-like, pure love for ceramics.
I strongly felt that it is because of this that the five parts function to produce such wonderful things.
Please look forward to the new worlds that will be created by Mr. Yoshinobu Morimoto in the future.
Thank you very much for viewing the Yoshinobu Morimoto New Exhibition.
Formed by coiling, then faceted with a spatula.
The world of old Bizen, achieved through coiling, matches with the modern sensibility of the faceting.
The form, which brings to mind a novel Raku tea bowl, is lovely.
This is a new interpretation of a "katakuchi" (spouted bowl) sake server, named a "cylinder katakuchi."
If you flip through an art catalog, it could be mistaken for a cylindrical tea bowl, a flower vase, or a water bucket.
The design is well-suited for modern life, perfect for enjoying an evening drink.
This is a "kofuku-wan" (small bowl). Among the free concept series, it is the vessel with the most versatile uses.
The rounded form, like a slightly smaller Raku tea bowl,
feels very modern, even when you know it was inspired by the classics.
Beyond matcha, you can freely use it for shochu, café au lait, or as a tea cup.
Free Concept Series (selected items, focusing on those used in the article)