Bizen ware flower vase

This is a Bizen flower vase by Tomio Ochi, an artist who diligently devoted himself to kiln firing under the guidance of Anjin Abe, pouring his still-unsatisfied creative passion into his pottery. The well-fired surface suits the powerful form characteristic of Ochi's work. The *sangiri* (kiln-altered color) that covers half the piece like a mist is truly unique to Ochi, standing in a class of its own. The appropriately applied *goma* (ash glaze) creates a perfect harmony between the grey of the *sangiri* and the earthy brown of the clay. This is a Bizen flower vase by Tomio Ochi, an artist who diligently devoted himself to kiln firing under the guidance of Anjin Abe, pouring his still-unsatisfied creative passion into his pottery. The well-fired surface suits the powerful form characteristic of Ochi's work. The *sangiri* (kiln-altered color) that covers half the piece like a mist is truly unique to Ochi, standing in a class of its own. The appropriately applied *goma* (ash glaze) creates a perfect harmony between the grey of the *sangiri* and the earthy brown of the clay. Signed wooden box to follow at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 14.6cm x Diameter 12.6cm x Height 21.6cm Tomio Ochi graduated from Ehime Prefectural Niihama Technical High School in 1949. In 1952, he moved to Tokyo to study oil painting and sculpture, after which he continued to pursue painting and sculpture while working at a company. In 1997, he visited Anjin Abe in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, to seek his mentorship, and in 1998, he built his own kiln in Ushimado. He now creates Bizen ware by drawing on his background in sculpture and painting.