Bizen Hidasuki Warikodai Syuhai

This is a brand-new *hidasuki* (fire-cord) sake cup, fresh from the kiln of Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his mastery of clay, firing, and craftsmanship. The reduction-fired *hidasuki* that Morimoto himself calls "nukimono" (extracted work) truly lives up to its name, with the color appearing as if the rich *hidasuki* patterns have been drawn out from within the clay. On a chocolate-hued, almost luscious surface, vibrant vermilion cords bloom as if the work were still harboring the heat of the fire. According to Morimoto, reduction *hidasuki* is incredibly profound, and the clay surface will only grow more flavorful and enjoyable the more it is used. This piece features a striking, tea-bowl-like *warikodai* (split foot), with a presence that harmoniously blends power and *wabi* aesthetic; most notable, however, is the magnificent carving of the clay within the foot, which, combined with the chocolate-like texture, results in a finish so evocative it is truly captivating. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 6.7cm x 6.6cm 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 across Japan, primarily in Tokyo. He was selected for the Tabe Museum's "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo. In 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2010, he held a solo exhibition titled "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Feature" at Tenmaya, Okayama, among many other exhibitions throughout the country.