Bizen Shuko

Takashi Soga researches ancient Bizen ware and uses it as inspiration for his creative work.
He does not use any kiln tools made with modern chemical materials.
He aims to recreate the environment in his atelier where ancient Bizen ware was produced.
His work, crafted in this unique environment, bears a striking resemblance to ancient Bizen ware.
This piece is his new sake pourer, which was just fired in May 2024.
The texture of the Kase goma, which is typically crumbly in standard Bizen ware, is exceptionally soft.
It feels as if it has been worn smooth over the years.
This was designed based on a small antique Bizen pot that he purchased and uses himself.
He is currently in poor health, so there may be a very long wait for the wooden box.

He was born in Tokyo in 1984.
He became a disciple of Jun Isezaki in 2009.
He built a kiln in Bizen City in 2012 and debuted as a ceramist the following year.