Bizen Guinomi

Takashi Soga researches old 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 which old Bizen ware was produced within his own studio.
His work, crafted in this unique environment, bears a striking resemblance to old Bizen ware.
This piece is his new Guinomi, which was just fired in May 2024.
The texture of the Kase goma, which is usually crumbly in standard Bizen ware, is remarkably soft.
It feels as if it has been worn smooth over the years.

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 began his career as a ceramic artist the following year.