Bizen tea bowl

This Hidasuki chawan (tea bowl) is by Shusaku Taku, an artist who transforms daily inspirations into form, using as his yeast the Bizen ware tradition that has matured alongside the continuous activities of people throughout history. Created with the Raku tea bowl in mind, this piece conceals subtle movements, allowing one to feel the delicate undulations of the surface when held in the hand. The marble-like quality of the clay perfectly matches the style, with the marbled pattern flowing in harmony with the natural movement of the earth. The interior features a "chadamari" (tea pool) with a powerful swirl, a focal point of intense energy within an otherwise quiet composition.

Interview with Shusaku Taku Signed box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for delivery)
Diameter 11.1cm × 11.0cm × Height 9.1cm Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. He graduated from the Arita College of Ceramics in Saga Prefecture in 2001 and began his apprenticeship under his father. In 2002, he received the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent's Award at the Japan Traditional Kogei Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he was awarded 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 Traditional Kogei Chugoku Branch Exhibition.