Kuro Guinomi

He is a disciple of Ryuichi Kakurezaki.
He learned about Kakurezaki's innovative design and Anagama firing methods.
This Guinomi was fired in November 2023.
He creates his works using standard Bizen clay and applies black clay after the pieces have dried.
"Kuro" (Black) is made from clay with a high iron content found in the Osafune district of Okayama Prefecture.
A small amount of cobalt is dissolved in water to create a liquid, which is then added to the clay.
The black clay applied to the work transforms into a beautiful black color when fired.
This Guinomi also features a very special fire pattern.
The bright, transparent light blue fire pattern is a unique color.
I wondered if this Guinomi was created using the Hikidashi technique, but it was not.

He was born in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1977.
He became a disciple of Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 2005.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 2016.