Bizen Ougi-sara

This is a new Bizen fan-shaped plate by Kazuhiro Mori, who has honed his craft by participating in numerous large kiln projects as the eldest son of the Bizen prodigy, Togaku Mori. This piece was fired in the 20-meter kiln, one of the three kilns located in Ushimado. Kazuhiro Mori’s signature style of creating each piece individually using plaster molds pairs perfectly with the fan-shaped form, resulting in a highly sophisticated work. Furthermore, the finely refined white clay from Samukawa contributes to the delicate details of the fan shape and the execution of the tripod feet. Scattered, blizzard-like *goma* (ash glaze) mingles with a white spot resembling the Japanese flag and powerful *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings reminiscent of pine branches, constructing a scene that looks just like a painting. No box
Width 17.8cm × Depth 11.8cm × Height 2.6cm Kazuhiro Mori was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1966 as the eldest son of Togaku Mori. He graduated from Kyoto College of Art in 1987 and the Tokyo Glass Art Institute in 1991. He began learning ceramic techniques under Togaku Mori in 1992. He specializes in coil-building and wheel-throwing, creating works such as *tsurukubi* (crane-neck) flower vases. He fired his first kiln and became independent in 1995. He was selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition in 1998, and held debut exhibitions at department stores in Okayama and Hiroshima in 1999 and 2000. In 2002, he exhibited at the first Gakuen-kai Exhibition featuring the school of Togaku Mori. He was involved in large kiln projects under Togaku Mori, including the 2015 firing of the new 85-meter Samukawa large kiln.