Bizen openwork bowl

This is a Bizen openwork bowl by Shosuke Baba, the father of the popular artist Takashi Baba, whose work—though understated—possessed a captivating presence. It showcases the ceramic techniques he honed under Zenji Uragami; the openwork technique, prone to warping and cracking, is executed here with incomparable precision using a spatula. A mist-like yellow sesame glaze (kigo-ma) is dusted over the piece as if it were gold powder, creating a picturesque presence that harmonizes with the openwork patterns. The foot is carved into a tripod shape, bearing a heartwarming resemblance to those found on the works of his son, Takashi Baba. Signed wooden box (double-slat lid)
Diameter 24.1cm x Diameter 23.9cm x Height 7.7cm Shosuke Baba was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1947. After graduating from Oku High School, he moved to Tokyo with aspirations of becoming a painter. He later returned to his hometown and, in 1970, became an apprentice to Zenji Uragami. He established his own independent studio in 1974 after firing his own climbing kiln. He dedicated his career to the motto of creating work that expressed his own unique identity. He passed away in 2016.