Bizen Hidasuki Chawan

This is a freshly kiln-fired *hidasuki* (fire-cord) tea bowl by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with a superb aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing, and craftsmanship. This reduced *hidasuki* piece, which Morimoto himself calls a "nukimono" (extracted work), truly lives up to its name by bringing out a rich, deep *hidasuki* coloration as if drawn out from within the clay. For this particular work, he used a type of clay with a pale blue-white base and abundant iron flecks; the combination with the intense *hidasuki* creates a profound, powerful landscape that seems to seethe and bubble. Reminiscent of the famous old Bizen masterpiece "Tadaima," the work is thoroughly calculated in every detail, yet this is skillfully concealed by the rustic charm inherent to Bizen ware, resulting in a refined form that is completely devoid of affectation. The treatment around the foot is particularly exquisite, showcasing a level of artistry achievable only by an artist as studious as Morimoto. According to Morimoto, reduced *hidasuki* is incredibly profound, and the clay surface will only grow more flavorful and enjoyable with extended use. Signed wooden box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 12.0cm × 11.9cm × Height 8.3cm 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 primarily in Tokyo and across the country. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art "Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Ware Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. He has held solo exhibitions in various locations, including a "Yoshinobu Morimoto Feature" at Tenmaya, Okayama in 2010.