Guinomi "Glorious Transformation"

This is a new sake cup titled "Glorious Transformation" by Toru Ichikawa, who made a stunning debut after studying under Ryuichi Kakurezaki. It is a highly original and exceptional piece, characteristic of Ichikawa-sensei, who gives shape to his endlessly overflowing ideas through the supreme medium of clay. The title "Transformation" refers to the dazzling array of rapidly shifting glazes that can be enjoyed. The base features his signature platinum glaze, complemented by the vivid blue glaze seen in his "Blue Stairway" series. Added to this are vivid yellow and gold accents, constructing a magnificent world of transformation through a color scheme brimming with Ichikawa-sensei's signature flair. At first glance, the combination of blue and vivid yellow might seem overly flashy, but the glaze tones are skillfully adjusted to ensure the colors harmonize perfectly, as if they were always meant to be a set, without any sense of discord. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 7.3cm x 7.0cm x Height 6.3cm Toru Ichikawa was born in Tokyo. He began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in June 2011 and became an independent artist in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, in January 2015.