Bizen tea bowl

This is a new Bizen tea bowl by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with a superb aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his work with clay, firing, and craftsmanship. Inspired by masterpieces of ancient ceramics, this new tea bowl features a soft form reminiscent of Raku ware. The dense yellow *goma* (ash glaze) reacts sensitively to the various creases and movements subtly incorporated into the piece, creating a dynamic landscape that contrasts with the very tranquil style of the work. The interior is also coated with a generous amount of smooth *goma*, achieving a balance between ease of use and aesthetic beauty. (This piece is scheduled to be featured on the market price page of *Engei* (Flame Art) issue 113, published February 1, 2013.) Signed wooden box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 12.5cm × 11.5cm × Height 8.1cm 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 primarily in Tokyo and across the country. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists' Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2010, he held a solo exhibition, "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Feature," at Tenmaya in Okayama, among many others.