Bizen ware bowl

This is a newly fired Bizen ware bowl by Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, who continues to lead the Bizen pottery world with an inexhaustible creative power. The three "botamochi" (rice cake) marks have sharp, distinct edges, and are further accentuated by the fine, scattered "tobigoma" (fly ash) patterns surrounding them. While it is a simple round bowl, one point on the rim is slightly indented; this "unusual" accent within the "regular" shape creates a beautiful harmony between the circular vessel and the circular landscape pattern. The bright landscape, characteristic of an anagama kiln with a vivid scarlet clay base, is fascinating just to look at, but because of the inherent qualities of Bizen ware, it also serves to enhance the colors of the food served in it, making it a joy to use. Original signed box to follow (please allow some time for delivery)
Diameter 24.7cm x Diameter 24.1cm x Height 4.8cm Jun Isezaki was born the second son of Youzan Isezaki, a master of ceramic craftwork, and began learning pottery from a young age. He entered the field of ceramics professionally after graduating from the Special Fine Arts Course at Okayama University in 1959. His work is wide-ranging, encompassing everything from traditional vases, plates, and tea ceremony ceramics to ceramic walls and art objects. In his creative process, he places great importance on both forming and firing. He is known for a style overflowing with a contemporary sensibility that draws out the unique characteristics of his materials and various kilns (anagama, climbing, and electric). He is also recognized as a leading relief artist and has presented numerous works. He became a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1966. From 1978, he served as a special lecturer in fine arts at Okayama University for nine years. In 1998, he and his older brother, Mitsuru, were both designated as Holders of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture; in the same year, he became the secretary-general of the Chugoku branch of the Japan Kōgei Association. In July 2004, he was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure).
Awards: Numerous, including the Kaneshige Toyo Award, the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, and the Excellence Award at the Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition / Served as a judge for the Prefectural Art Exhibition