Bizen ware leaf-shaped dish

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. With a primary focus on the "harmonious pairing"—a central theme in Mr. Morimoto’s recent work—we commissioned this piece to be enjoyed alongside the sake vessels and other items he has released previously. The work is built upon a base of wabi-sabi kiln-altered glazes, featuring the withered texture of sesame (goma) glaze and weathered-looking "kase-goma," contrasted with a vibrant, flame-like scarlet (hiiro) that brings a sense of vital energy to the piece. Together, these elements create a work that embodies a tranquil and austere worldview despite its striking contrast. Resembling fallen or autumn leaves, the scarlet hues are further burnished when the plate is dampened before use, imbuing it with an allure that draws the viewer in, much like an antique Bizen piece recovered from the sea. Paper box
Diameter 22.4cm × 11.5cm × Height 4.0cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed the Bizen Ceramic 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 the country. His work was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. He exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, in 2008, and the "Contemporary Artists Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, in 2009. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various regions, including the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Feature" at Tenmaya, Okayama, in 2010.