Celadon glaze cup

This is a blue-glazed sake cup by Tomoyuki Oiwa, who has made his highly anticipated debut after studying pottery techniques under Ryuichi Kakurezaki. The piece features a unique, sharp-edged form over which the glaze has been vigorously poured, resulting in a fresh and dynamic style. The synergistic effect between the edges and the glaze is exceptional; the glaze appears black where it is thin over the edges, and transitions to a pale leek-green where it pools in the grooves. The undulations of the surface combined with the pouring technique create a sense of motion that makes the entire landscape appear to swirl, drawing the viewer deeper and deeper into the cup. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 8.5cm x Diameter 8.5cm x Height 5.1cm Tomoyuki Oiwa was born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1977. He completed the Bizen Pottery Center program in 2004 and began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 2005. He established his own independent studio in 2014.