Hidasuki Sake Cup

This is a new Hidasuki sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing, and craftsmanship. He has masterfully captured the "wabi-sabi" expression centered on the earthy flavor inherent in old Bizen ware, resulting in a piece brimming with highlights that seem to speak to the viewer. While Morimoto's Hidasuki shows great variety, this piece opts for a refined, rustic Hidasuki that retains an earthy quality, rather than the high-status, "daimyo-style" Hidasuki. Despite being a Hidasuki piece, the star is undoubtedly the clay surface itself; the slightly thick, thrown body, combined with a coarse texture, provides a delightful tactile experience. The subtle Hidasuki in the interior also carries a wonderful charm, making this a piece packed with the quintessential flavor of Bizen. Signed box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 5.8cm x Diameter 5.7cm x Height 5.8cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center in 1996. After working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held annual solo exhibitions nationwide, primarily in Tokyo. His work was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. He exhibited at the "Contemporary Artist Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, in 2008, and the "Contemporary Artist Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue in 2009. He has held solo exhibitions in various locations, including a feature exhibition at Tenmaya, Okayama, in 2010.