Bizen Sara

This new Bizen ware plate is by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with a superb aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his work with clay, firing, and form. The piece possesses a rich, refined texture while being fired thoroughly to its core, as if it were a masterpiece of old Bizen. The vibrant scarlet "botamochi" marking creates an indescribably magnificent hue, forming a stunning contrast with the subtle yellow of the fine sesame-seed glaze. The rim is slightly upturned, a hallmark of Morimoto-sensei’s passion for researching tea ceramics, making this an authentic piece suitable for tea ceremonies. (Please note that there is some sticking from the firing process.) Signed wooden box to follow (we kindly ask for your patience as it will take some time to ship)
Diameter 26.8cm x Diameter 26.0cm x Height 3.2cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed the Bizen Pottery Center program in 1996. After working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held annual solo exhibitions throughout Japan, primarily in Tokyo. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists' Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009, the "Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue. He continues to hold solo exhibitions across the country, such as the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya, Okayama, in 2010.