{"product_id":"p6084","title":"Shuten \"Ray II\"","description":"This is a newly kiln-fired sake cup, \"Ray II,\" the latest work by Toru Ichikawa, who made a striking debut after studying under Ryuichi Kakurezaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is an exceptionally creative piece that perfectly embodies Ichikawa's style, giving shape to his endlessly overflowing ideas through the supreme medium of clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis new work, titled \"Ray II,\" incorporates a cosmological theme, using ceramics to delve into the universal question of \"Why do we live?\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTaking the Ray series, in which brilliant blues have hitherto conflicted with light blue, this work pushes the evolution further; it features a landscape that looks as if white glaze has been vigorously poured over a deep ultramarine base, resembling clouds dissolving into a blue sky.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGolden glazed, piece-like accents are scattered across the entire work, positioned to catch the dripping white glaze, showcasing a new way of expressing movement that is only possible through such a pouring technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design has also been renewed to match the flowing, voluminous glaze texture, with the dynamic, cinched-waist body being characteristic of the inventive Toru Ichikawa.\n\nSigned box (shiho-zan)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.5cm × 6.4cm × Height 7.4cm\n\nToru Ichikawa was born in Tokyo.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn June 2011, he began his apprenticeship under Ryuichi Kakurezaki, a holder of Okayama Prefecture-designated Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own studio in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, in January 2015.","brand":"市川 透","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618708639841,"sku":"6084","price":32670.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6084.jpg?v=1790240845","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6084","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}