Teacup

This is a Bizen tea cup by Yukio Tomori, who began his path in ceramics in Okinawa before studying under Master Taisetsu Sueishi in Bizen. Reflecting his desire for viewers to witness the "most beautiful moment" in the ever-changing shapes formed on the potter's wheel, his style captures the clay as if it were fired while still in dynamic motion. The work, which seems to dance joyfully, feels as though it would continue to expand if touched, bringing a sense of delight to the observer. The deeply undulating surface is very comfortable to hold, and cradling it in both palms provides a profound sense of reassurance.

"Yukio Tomori Feature" No box
Diameter 9.0cm x Diameter 8.8cm x Height 9.0cm Yukio Tomori was born on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture. He decided to pursue a career in ceramics after encountering wood-fired stoneware in Okinawa during his high school years. He trained at the Tsunami-yama Pottery in Okinawa starting in 1984. Later, while traveling through various pottery regions, he was inspired by Bizen ware and spent four years studying under Master Taisetsu Sueishi beginning in 1987. He built his own anagama kiln in 1999 and became independent after his first firing. Since holding his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2001, he has held exhibitions in various locations, including Fukushima, Chiba, Osaka, Ehime, and Miyako Island.