Tanba Water Pitcher by Takeshi Shimizu

Height: 22.5cm Width: 20.8cm

The Tradition and Beauty of Tamba Ware

"Tamba Water Pitcher by Tsuyoshi Shimizu" is a work that inherits the traditions of Tamba ware. Tamba ware is attractive for its simple and natural texture, and is highly valued as a tea ceremony utensil. This water pitcher by Tsuyoshi Shimizu brings out the characteristics of Tamba ware to the fullest, and the more it is used, the more its beauty and depth will increase.

Unique texture created by anagama firing

This pitcher was fired in a traditional anagama kiln. Anagama firing is a method of firing slowly over a long period of time, making the most of the power of nature. Shimizu Tsuyoshi uses this method to fire his pieces at high temperatures over a period of about two and a half days. This creates a beautiful natural glaze texture, giving the piece even more depth and appeal.

Grey Beauty

This Tamba water pitcher is characterized by its beautiful brown color. The gray color created by the firing process is natural yet deep, drawing the viewer in. Mr. Tsuyoshi Shimizu's skillful technique has resulted in a beautiful finish that allows you to feel the subtle changes in the color and texture of the earth.

The beauty of the lid by Emiko Inoue

This Tamba water pitcher comes with a lid made by Inoue Emiko, a talented artist who graduated from the Department of Crafts at Kyoto City University of Arts in 1993 and has won numerous awards. Her work has been highly praised at exhibitions both in Japan and abroad, and the lid adds an extra layer of beauty and dignity to the Tamba water pitcher.

Emiko Inoue's Awards

Emiko Inoue is the recipient of numerous awards, including:

• Received the International Youth Year Commemorative Award, Seiryo Rotary Club Award, New Artist Award, Sakai City Superintendent of Education Award, and Soroptimist Award at the Sakai City Exhibition in Osaka Prefecture.
• From 1994 to 2015, he held solo exhibitions at Gallery Suzuki in Kyoto and Honen-in Minami Shoin.
• In 1995, he completed his graduate studies at Kyoto City University of Arts, specializing in lacquer art, and won the Kayang Award at the graduation exhibition.
• In 1997, he was invited to exhibit at the "LAQUE AU PRÉSENT" exhibition in Paris.
• Exhibited at the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art's "2000 New Art Selection Exhibition" and the "Kyoto Prefecture Art and Craft Selection Exhibition"
• Received the Kusube Award at the 2012 Kyoto Exhibition
• 2013: Received the Association Award at the Kyoto Crafts and Artists Association Exhibition
• Won the Japan Machinery Manufacturers Association Grand Prize at the 24th Japan Machinery Manufacturers Association Exhibition in 2014
• In 2015, he won third place at the 60th All-Kansai Art Exhibition, and won the same award again the following year.

6. Create a special moment

This Tamba water pitcher will make your tea ceremony even more special. Its beautiful gray color and the unique texture of the anagama firing process bring a special atmosphere to the tea ceremony space, providing a comfortable and satisfying feeling. Furthermore, the addition of the lid by Emiko Inoue further enhances its beauty and dignity.

7. Lasting Value

This Tamba water pitcher, a collaboration between Tsuyoshi Shimizu and Emiko Inoue, will retain its beauty even over time. It will be a treasured item that can be used for a long time. The more you use it, the more its texture will improve, and you will gradually grow to love it more. It is a worthy piece that will continue to be loved by generations to come.

Please enjoy the beauty and ease of use of the "Tamba Mizujyu (Made by Tsuyoshi Shimizu)" by having it at hand. It is a superb item that will turn your everyday tea ceremony into something special.

Biography
Born in Tachikui, Hyogo Prefecture in 1975
1999 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, Department of Crafts, majoring in ceramics. Studied under ceramic artists Masayuki Imai and Masamasa
2005 Worked at the Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo (until 2012)
2010 - 2011 Part-time lecturer at Hyogo University of Teacher Education
2015: Travelled to Canada (Owata, Vancouver) through a Ministry of Foreign Affairs program
2019 Lecture at the Japan-Korea Academic Symposium (Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Museum/Korea, '16)

Main Exhibitions/Open Exhibitions
2010 Biennale KUMAMOTO FINAL (Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art)
2012 Kyoto Prefecture Fine Arts and Crafts New Artists Exhibition, Kyoto Arts and Crafts Biennale (Kyoto Museum of Art)
2013: Selected for the 22nd Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition ('11)
2014 Gwangju Biennale (Gwangju Folk Museum/Korea)
2016 Exhibition of crafts from UCCN in the field of Crafts & Folk Art
(Icheon World Ceramic Center/Korea)
2017 Ischawan, One World: International Artists Chawan Ren Exhibition (Ryudo Makoto/Taiwan)
2018 2018 TEA BOWL Exhibition of Gyeongsanam-Do (Gyeongsanam Cultural Center/Korea)
150 Years of Hyogo Ceramics - From Technique and Craftsmanship to Art and Individuality (The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo)
2019 KOGEI Art Fair KANAZAWA 2019 (THE SHARE HOTELS KUMU Kanazawa)
2022: Selected for the 39th Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition (Tabe Museum of Art/Shimane) (6 times in total)
Selected for the 10th Kikuchi Biennale in 2023 (Kikuchi Kanji Memorial Museum Tomo/Tokyo)

Awards
2010 Contemporary Ceramic Art Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition 2010 (Hagi Museum of Art, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Urakami Memorial Museum) Honorable Mention
2011 57th All Kansai Art Exhibition (Osaka Municipal Museum of Fine Arts) Honorable Mention (2009 same award)
Kobe Biennale 2011 Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition Encouragement Award (2009 same award)
2017 Hyogo Prefectural Art Encouragement Award
2018: 11th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition, Excellence Award 23rd Mino Tea Bowl Exhibition, Gold Award
2019 12th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition Excellence Award 5th Geibunkyo Exhibition Kyoto City Mayor Award
2023 15th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition Excellence Award