Bizen Sake Cup

This is a new Bizen sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who is constantly evolving in his approach to clay, firing, and craftsmanship. He has masterfully captured the wabi-sabi expression that focuses on the earthen qualities of Old Bizen, resulting in a piece brimming with highlights that seem to speak for themselves. The reddish-brown, matte surface, with a unique texture reminiscent of unglazed pottery, possesses the same color and feel as Old Bizen, to the point that it would be indistinguishable if mixed with shards of the ancient ware. The "sesame" ash glaze, which has been completely absorbed into the earthen skin just as sand absorbs water, is also identical to that of Old Bizen. Rather than emphasizing personal characteristics like the elegance of the clay or the firing, this is a rare piece in Morimoto’s body of work with a concept specialized for "drinking sake from Old Bizen." Signed wooden box to follow later (please allow some time for delivery).
Diameter 6.3cm × Diameter 6.0cm × 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 throughout Japan, primarily in Tokyo. He was selected for the Tanabe Art Museum's "Tea Form Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Ware Exhibition" at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi in Tokyo, and in 2009, he participated in the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue. In 2010, he held a solo exhibition titled "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Feature" at Tenmaya in Okayama, among numerous other exhibitions across the country.