{"product_id":"p5987","title":"Tea bowl with shaded gradation and gold leaf decoration","description":"This is a new gold-painted tea bowl by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit contemporary life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a latest work that was exhibited at his solo exhibition held at Okayama Tenmaya in August 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this piece, he furthered his research into electric kiln-fired \"Kinsai Hidasuki\" (gold-painted fire-cord pattern), successfully developing a unique gold coloration that resembles a tiger-stripe pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn this work, he challenged himself to create a Kinsai Hidasuki piece using a base of newly blended mountain clay, completing the tiger-stripe pattern by using a natural \"nerikomi\" (marbling) technique to create variations in the soil composition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn its own, this soil composition is structurally weak and prone to falling apart or cracking; however, by coating the lower section with a different type of clay, he was able to form it into a spherical shape, resulting in a piece assembled like a puzzle despite its simple silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tiger-striped gold painting takes on a copper hue at the outer edges, with blue-silver tones added toward the center, creating a flickering, flame-like appearance that draws you in to gaze at it indefinitely.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite being constructed by bonding clay together, the work is designed to feel as lightweight as possible, showcasing the brilliant sense and skill Nakahara-sensei has cultivated through his experience in making tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (please note that shipping will take some time).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 13.0cm x 12.0cm x Height 9.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the advanced course at Nara College of Arts in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, he graduated from the Bizen Ceramic Center in Bizen City in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the same year, he began his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Ritoen kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own kiln in Osaka City in 2010 to become an independent artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince then, he has been actively exhibiting his work at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition and various public exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association.","brand":"中原幸治","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618020806753,"sku":"5987","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5987.jpg?v=1790231191","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5987","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}