Blue and white porcelain silver saiko Kazuhiro Matsukawa

Blue and white porcelain silver-colored bowl by Kazuhiro Matsukawa (Φ7.7×h3.7)
-- "The color of the water, the silver moon. Even the act of opening the lid is beautiful."

This work is like a small universe in the palm of your hand, combining the clear glaze of blue-and-white porcelain , a specialty of Kazuhiro Matsukawa, with the quiet light of silver glaze . With dimensions of 7.7cm in diameter and 3.7cm in height, it is easy to handle as both a tea ceremony tool and an everyday piece, yet its dignified presence gives it the air of order simply by placing it in the corner of a shelf.

I. Blue-and-white porcelain: The serenity of white with a hint of blue

The pale blue porcelain body is not simply white, but has a subtle pale blue that is not cold , and the more light it receives, the more transparent it appears to sink deeper.The surface is unassuming, with a soft, rounded outline that naturally draws the eye upwards - to the lid.
This "wire" is what makes the tool so well-made, and why the gesture of picking it up looks so beautiful.

II. Silver-decorated lid: Silver as "tranquility" rather than "brilliance"

The silver glaze on the lid does not shine brightly like a mirror, but rather lives on as a soft, cloudy silver . The surface has delicate undulations and textures, and flickers like moonlight depending on the angle.
Even more striking is the rhythm of the lines on the dome. The lines, which are neither too regular nor too scattered, run across the silver surface as if to carve the "flow of time" or "streaks of wind," injecting a touch of poetry into the serenity of the pale blue porcelain.

III. The aesthetics of the Aiko – The perfect form when “closed”

Before being a container, a gosu becomes a part of the scenery when closed .
In this piece, the pale blue porcelain body and the silver glaze on the lid are perfectly synchronized at the horizontal seam (the rim line), creating a single unity. The contours are neat and not overly decorative. This is precisely why, the moment you open it, a "space" is created, quietly revealing the presence of the contents inside.

IV. Uses: From the tea ceremony to a small treasure chest for everyday use

As an incense holder : The silver-decorated lid is a perfect match for the world of incense, and the purity of the blue-and-white porcelain does not cloud the atmosphere at the table.

As a candy container (dried sweets, sugar candy, amber sugar): The pale blue brings out the color of the sweets, and the silver lid adds a touch of special quality.

As a container for accessories and small items : It can be used to quietly protect treasures in the palm of your hand, such as rings, earrings, and seals.

V. Serene luxury in the palm of your hand

The appeal of this bowl lies not in its brilliance, but in its high quality, which can only be appreciated by touching it . The smooth surface of the pale blue porcelain, the subtle irregularities of the silver glaze, and the feeling of it fitting perfectly together when the lid is closed - all these elements come together to elevate an everyday action into a ritual.

The blue-and-white porcelain silver-colored bowl is a tranquil and confident piece that combines the transparency of the blue-and-white porcelain that Kazuhiro Matsukawa has cultivated with the elegance of silver coloring.Although it is a small piece, it has the power to change the atmosphere of the space.

Biography

1977 Born in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture
1998 Graduated from Nara College of Arts, Ceramic Art Course
2000 Graduated from Nara College of Arts
2001 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Technical College and studied under Takahiro Kondo
2006 Independent and opened a kiln in Kawachinagano City

Major solo exhibitions and exhibitions

2007 Kyoto Prefecture Fine Arts and Crafts New Artists Selection Exhibition (Kyoto Museum)
Two-person exhibition (Matsuzakaya Nagoya Art Gallery/Nagoya)
Solo exhibition (Kyoto Takashimaya Art and Craft Salon/Kyoto)
2008 Solo Exhibition (Campanule/Chiba)
Solo exhibition (Paramita Museum Small Gallery/Mie)
2009 Solo Exhibition (Gallery Espace/Nagoya)
2010 Solo Exhibition (Sapporo Mitsukoshi Art Gallery/Hokkaido)
Solo exhibition (Matsuzakaya Nagoya Art Gallery/Nagoya)
Solo exhibition (Alpark Tenmaya Art Gallery/Hiroshima)
2011 Solo Exhibition (Ceramics Gallery Furyo/Osaka) ('07)
2012 Solo Exhibition (Gallery Okumura/Tokyo) ('07 '09)
2013 Solo Exhibition (Lovely Hall 20th Anniversary Event/Osaka)
2014 Solo Exhibition (Tenmaya Hiroshima Hatchobori Art Gallery/Hiroshima) ('11)
2016 Solo Exhibition (Tenmaya Fukuyama Art Gallery/Hiroshima) ('08 '12)
Three-person exhibition (Hakata Hankyu Muse/Fukuoka)
2017 Solo Exhibition (Pinacotheca / Tokyo) ('14 '15)
Solo exhibition (Tenmaya Okayama Art Gallery/Okayama) ('08)
Solo exhibition (Atelier Hiro/Osaka)
2018 Solo Exhibition (Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store Art Gallery/Tokyo)
Solo exhibition (Takashimaya Osaka Gallery NEXT/Osaka) ('08 '11 '15)
2020 Solo Exhibition (Hana Asagi/Tokyo)
2021 Solo Exhibition (Gallery Tachibana/Nara) ('15 '17 '19)
2022 Two-person exhibition (Hana Asagi/Tokyo)
2023 Two-person exhibition (Atelier Hiro/Osaka)
2025 Two-person exhibition (Hana Asagi/Tokyo)
Solo exhibition (Midorigaoka Museum of Art/Nara)

Awards

36th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition (Osaka Prefecture Board of Education Award)
55th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (Japan Crafts Association President's Award)

Public Collection

Midorigaoka Museum of Art