Bizen ware large plate

This large platter is by Shusaku Taku, an artist who takes the everyday inspirations of life and uses them as a fermenting agent to shape Bizen ware—a craft that has matured while closely accompanying human activity throughout its long, continuous history. This piece possesses the distinct flavor of a classic Bizen large platter, exuding a rustic yet bold atmosphere. Although not flashy, it features a well-balanced array of characteristics including yellow sesame glaze, matte sesame glaze, fire-cord (hidasuki) markings, and the raw beauty of the clay itself; it is truly a work that shines only when put to use. The clay used is rich in iron content, resulting in a subdued reddish-brown for the fire-cord markings, while on the back, the reaction between the iron in the clay and the sesame glaze produces a seep of amber-colored kiln transformation.

Interview with Shusaku Taku No box
Diameter 32.1cm × 31.4cm × Height 4.5cm Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. In 2001, he graduated from the Saga Prefectural Arita College of Ceramics 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 various exhibitions, including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition.