chawan bowls by Yasushi Fujihira

Width 12cm x Height 9.5cm

A conversation with Yasushi Fujihira

A tea bowl that combines elegance and beauty

Fujihira Yasushi's "Tea Bowl" is a work that exquisitely blends tradition and innovation in ceramics. This tea bowl has a modest yet noble shine with silver adorning it, bringing elegance and calm to the place where it is used. Its elegant design and center of gravity that fits comfortably in the hand speak of outstanding technique and sensibility. This tea bowl combines functionality as a practical vessel with artistic value as an ornamental piece, and is characterized by its stability and balance when held in the hand . Not only can you experience its comfort and elegance by actually using it, but you can also add elegance and brilliance to an interior space by displaying it and enjoying it.

Kindness and creativity inherited from his father

Yasushi Fujihira was born as the son of Shin Fujihira, a ceramist who represents Kyoto. His works strongly reflect the deep love for pottery he inherited from his father and his charming kindness. This spirit is also beautifully expressed in his tea bowls.

While inheriting the poetic atmosphere and free-form design of his father, Shin Fujihira's works, he has fused them with his own sensibility and established his own unique style that breathes new life into tradition . The warmth and nobility felt in his tea bowls can be said to be the result of his personality and craftsmanship.

Soft beauty of form and a new breath of life into Kyoto ware

The works are appealing for their soft hand-twisted form and unique glaze expression. The tea bowl is no exception, and the beauty of the silver decoration and the subtle colors of the glaze give the viewer a fresh impression. The technique of infusing softness and lightness into the hard material of pottery breathes new life into the traditions of Kyoto ware. The shine of the silver seen in this tea bowl in particular is modest yet impressive, enhancing the dignity of the entire work. This understated brilliance has a universal appeal that blends seamlessly into modern living spaces.

A fusion of practicality and artistry

Fujihira Yasushi's tea bowls are not only artistic objects to be appreciated, but are also functional in real life. The stable center of gravity and pleasant feel when picked up speak of their perfection as practical vessels. They are also highly regarded as pieces that embody the "spirit of hospitality" required in the tea ceremony, and each one has its own unique presence. These tea bowls can be used at tea ceremonies, and even simply displayed as interior decorations to enhance the elegance of any space. The combination of functionality and artistic value in these pieces is one of the reasons they are loved by many ceramic art enthusiasts and tea masters.

The history of Yasushi Fujihira

Born in Kyoto in 1963, Yasushi Fujihira graduated from the Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Vocational Training School in 1988 to pursue a career as a ceramic artist. Since then, he has exhibited his work in numerous exhibitions and has won many awards. These awards are proof of his efforts and talent to establish himself as a ceramic artist representing Kyoto. His attitude of respecting the traditions inherited from his father while continuing to pursue his own unique expression has fascinated many people. Yasushi Fujihira's "tea bowl" is a masterpiece that incorporates modern sensibilities while based on traditional Kyoto ware techniques. Its calm appearance clad in silver and its soft form created by hand twisting bring joy to those who use it and those who see it. This tea bowl is a masterpiece that combines the dignity of a practical tool with the value of a work of art . By holding a "tea bowl" made by Yasushi Fujihira, you can enjoy the charm of ceramics that combines tradition and new style in your daily life.

<<Toshihira Yasushi’s Pottery History>>
1963 Born in Kyoto Prefecture. Father is Shin Fujihira.
1988 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Vocational Training School. Selected for the Nitten Exhibition (2 more times)
1989 Kyoto Exhibition Akane Award ('90 Mayor's Award) Selected for the Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition
1990 Selected for the Modern Asahi Craft Exhibition (four times since then)
1991 Ceramic Art Biennale Encouragement Award, All Kansai Art Exhibition Honorable Mention ('92 same award)
1992 Selected for the Kyoto Craft Biennale Selected for the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition
1993 Kansai Art Exhibition, 2nd Place Kansai Award
2008: Submitted to the Paramita Ceramic Art Grand Prize Exhibition