Bizen small plate

This is a new 4-sun Bizen plate by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his approach to clay, firing, and craftsmanship. Focusing on the theme of "toriawase" (harmonious combination), which has been central to his recent work, Morimoto-sensei has created tableware designed to be enjoyed in combination with his previously released sake vessels and other pieces. At just under 15 centimeters, this versatile plate is perfectly sized for use as an individual serving plate at a sake gathering, a sweet dish, or a variety of other purposes. The "kangen-hidasuki" (reduced fire-cord) scenery—characterized by deep scarlet hidasuki patterns against a gray background, a technique to which Morimoto-sensei is particularly dedicated—reveals an even more beautiful character when soaked in water before use. Paper box
Diameter 13.1cm x 12.9cm x Height 2.5cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed the Bizen Ceramics Center program in 1996. After working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held annual solo exhibitions primarily in Tokyo and across Japan. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists' Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue. In 2010, he held a special exhibition, "Yoshinobu Morimoto Feature," at Tenmaya in Okayama, among numerous other solo exhibitions held across the country.