Bizen Hidasuki Guinomi

This is a newly kiln-fired *hidasuki* (fire-cord) sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with a superb aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing, and craftsmanship. This reduction-fired *hidasuki*, which Morimoto himself refers to as "nukimono" (extracted work), lives up to its name by drawing out a rich, vivid *hidasuki* coloration as if it were being pulled from deep within the clay. Against a melt-in-your-mouth, chocolate-toned surface, the intense vermillion cords bloom as if the work itself were still aglow with fire. Despite the absence of elaborate carving or flashy design, the piece possesses a subtle, interplay of movement, showcasing Morimoto's exquisite sculptural skill, honed through intensive research into ancient ceramics and his relentless commitment to thoughtful creation. According to Morimoto, reduction-fired *hidasuki* is profoundly deep, and the more it is used, the more the clay surface develops a richer, more enjoyable patina. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 7.0cm x 6.7cm x Height 5.6cm 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 Museum of Art’s "Chanoyu Molding Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue. He continues to hold solo exhibitions at various locations, including the 2010 "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya, Okayama.