Bizen Hachi

This bowl by Shusaku Taku is a piece of Bizen ware, a craft that has matured while accompanying the continuous activities of people throughout history, and is shaped by the artist using daily inspirations as a catalyst. It is a stylish take on a common round bowl that adds an extra touch of craftsmanship. Generally, when throwing pottery, clay is formed into a ball, placed on a wheel, and shaped into a bowl by drawing it upward and opening the rim. Afterward, the pedestal-like base is typically separated and the foot ring is carved to finish; however, in this piece, the base was cut away entirely to the bottom, and a hole was carved out to create a "goke-zoko" (go-stone bowl) style base. Furthermore, the rim has been crafted to look as if the clay was torn by hand, resulting in a stylish design.

Shusaku Taku Interview No box included
Diameter 17.8cm × 17.4cm × Height 7.1cm 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 received the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition. He has also been selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition.