Bizen Beermag

This beer mug by Shusaku Taku is crafted from Bizen ware, a tradition that has matured over centuries by closely following the lives of the people, with the artist using the various inspirations of daily life as yeast to give it form. It is a stylish beer vessel, accentuated by cuts made with a spatula after being wheel-thrown. With a slightly thick, solid feel in the hand, the texture of the cuts gives it a distinct presence in one's palm. The rim is finished perfectly flat, complementing the oval silhouette. The entire body is covered in a sandstorm-like "goma" (ash glaze), while the natural gray clay texture is visible only on the foot.

Interview with Shusaku Taku No box
Diameter 7.0cm x 6.8cm x Height 13.3cm Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. In 2001, he graduated from the Arita College of Ceramics in Saga Prefecture and began his apprenticeship under his father. In 2002, he received the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent's Award at the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he won the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition. He has also been selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition.