{"product_id":"28白黒陶筥-松川和弘","title":"Black and white ceramic box by Kazuhiro Matsukawa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eBlack and white ceramic box by Kazuhiro Matsukawa (W4.9 x D4.6 x H6.2cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"36\"\u003e -- \"White is 'white space', black is 'silence'. A landscape resides in this small cube.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12goilz\" data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"105\"\u003e I. The ceramic box as a vessel: By \"putting it away,\" a presence emerges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"344\"\u003e A ceramic box is not just a box for storing things. It is a tool that elevates the very act of \u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"149\"\u003estoring, protecting, and arranging\u003c\/strong\u003e things into a beautiful form. The series of quiet movements of fitting the lid, checking the corners with your fingertips, lifting it up and putting it back down creates the \"ma\" (space) that is so important in the tea ceremony. \u003cbr data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eThis piece measures \u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eW4.9 x D4.6 x H6.2cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, yet has a solid cubic volume that establishes the center of gravity in the space the moment you place it down. It's small, yet not \"weak.\" This is the strength of Kazuhiro Matsukawa's design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"349\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"p8nvuc\" data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e II. Dialogue between Black and White: Two Colors as \"Scenery\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"430\"\u003e The greatest appeal of this work is that black and white are not simply a color scheme, but resonate with each other as \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"411\"\u003ea difference in texture and time\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eThe black\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a calming surface that absorbs light, strengthening the contours. \u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eThe white\u003c\/strong\u003e contains stone-like spots and is covered in subtle shadows, deepening the \"white space.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eThe white is not purely bright, but has a rough, granular texture that gives it a sense of presence rather than coldness. The black is not simply heavy, but rather acts as a sense of firmness as the surfaces are refined. As a result, the two colors complement each other, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"621\"\u003ewhite representing breath and black representing silence\u003c\/strong\u003e , creating a sense of tension every time you look at it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11ug8i3\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e III. Cube design: dignity created by straight lines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e A cube is the simplest and therefore most indistinguishable shape. If the corners are rough, it looks childish, and if the faces are wavy, it looks unsettling.\u003cbr data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e This piece has beautifully defined corners and a firm surface, without being too cold or hard. This is because the final shape was achieved by carefully reading the firing and the settling of the glaze. \u003cbr data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eFurthermore, the boundary between the lid and the body is not simply a seam, but acts as \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"869\"\u003ea horizontal line that calms the vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e . The eye stops there for a moment, then slides across the black and white surfaces. Although this is a small piece, the way it is designed to guide the viewer is extremely appealing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1kjeo5m\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e IV. Suggested uses: for incense, sweets, and small treasures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e What's great about this ceramic box is that it can be used for more than one purpose. In the context of the tea ceremony, it can be used in a wide variety of ways, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eAs an incense holder\u003c\/strong\u003e : A container for storing incense paste or pieces of fragrant wood, along with their aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eFor small sweets such as dried sweets, sugar candy, and amber sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e : the black brings out the sweetness, while the white adds a clean feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eFor storing small props at tea ceremonies\u003c\/strong\u003e : A box for organizing small tools such as small nails, incense chopsticks, and fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eIn modern life\u003c\/strong\u003e : A place to store small, important everyday items such as rings, earrings, seals, medicine, and USBs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e The black and white duality of this piece blends seamlessly into not only traditional Japanese interiors, but also modern decor. Simply placing it in a corner of a shelf will tighten up the space. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14ptt1s\" data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e V. Black and White Aesthetics: The Intersection of \"Wabi-Sabi\" and \"Modernity\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e What the tea ceremony has always valued is not flashy decoration, but the power that resides in the blank spaces. This piece truly brings to the forefront the beauty of form, surface, and quality that remains after the decoration has been stripped away. \u003cbr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eHowever, this is not a nostalgia for the classics. The black and white contrast, the abstractness of the cube, and the strong texture of the material all directly link to modern aesthetics - minimalism, architecture, and sculpture.\u003cbr data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e In other words, this ceramic box is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003ea small sculpture that maintains the tranquility of the tea ceremony while possessing the strength to withstand a modern space\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4lpf6x\" data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e Ⅵ Handling (Notes for works that are not Ginsai)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e The black and white texture of this piece is its charm, so daily care is simple and sufficient. After use, wipe gently with a soft cloth, rinse with water if necessary, and dry thoroughly. Please refrain from using abrasive sponges as they may damage the appearance. Since the piece has a lid, it is best to let it air out occasionally when storing it to prevent moisture from building up inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1huqhjm\" data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1849\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eThe black and white ceramic box\u003c\/strong\u003e is a work of art that condenses the tension between black and white, the dignity of the surface and corners, and the beauty of the act of putting away, into a piece that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003cbr data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e The moment you close the lid, the space quietly becomes tidy - this is a product that you can enjoy the experience of in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1612\" data-section-id=\"1bs35mf\"\u003e Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1740\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003e 1977 Born in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture\u003cbr data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1637\"\u003e 1998 Graduated from Nara College of Arts, Ceramic Art Course\u003cbr data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1660\"\u003e 2000 Graduated from Nara College of Arts\u003cbr data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003e 2001 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Technical College and studied under Takahiro Kondo\u003cbr data-end=\"1721\" data-start=\"1718\"\u003e 2006 Independent and opened a kiln in Kawachinagano City\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1756\" data-start=\"1742\" data-section-id=\"vx22u2\"\u003e Major solo exhibitions and exhibitions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2467\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003e 2007 Kyoto Prefecture Fine Arts and Crafts New Artists Selection Exhibition (Kyoto Museum)\u003cbr data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1783\"\u003e Two-person exhibition (Matsuzakaya Nagoya Art Gallery\/Nagoya)\u003cbr data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1809\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Kyoto Takashimaya Art and Craft Salon\/Kyoto)\u003cbr data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003e 2008 Solo Exhibition (Campanule\/Chiba)\u003cbr data-end=\"1859\" data-start=\"1856\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Paramita Museum Small Gallery\/Mie) \u003cbr data-end=\"1888\" data-start=\"1885\"\u003e2009 Solo Exhibition (Gallery Espace\/Nagoya)\u003cbr data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003e 2010 Solo Exhibition (Sapporo Mitsukoshi Art Gallery\/Hokkaido)\u003cbr data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1937\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Matsuzakaya Nagoya Art Gallery\/Nagoya)\u003cbr data-end=\"1965\" data-start=\"1962\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Alpark Tenmaya Art Gallery\/Hiroshima)\u003cbr data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1987\"\u003e 2011 Solo Exhibition (Ceramics Gallery Furyo\/Osaka) ('07)\u003cbr data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"2016\"\u003e 2012 Solo Exhibition (Gallery Okumura\/Tokyo) ('07 '09)\u003cbr data-end=\"2052\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003e 2013 Solo Exhibition (Lovely Hall 20th Anniversary Event\/Osaka)\u003cbr data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003e 2014 Solo Exhibition (Tenmaya Hiroshima Hatchobori Art Gallery\/Hiroshima) ('11)\u003cbr data-end=\"2121\" data-start=\"2118\"\u003e 2016 Solo Exhibition (Tenmaya Fukuyama Art Gallery\/Hiroshima) ('08 '12)\u003cbr data-end=\"2159\" data-start=\"2156\"\u003e Three-person exhibition (Hakata Hankyu Muse\/Fukuoka)\u003cbr data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"2178\"\u003e 2017 Solo Exhibition (Pinacotheca \/ Tokyo) ('14 '15)\u003cbr data-end=\"2211\" data-start=\"2208\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Tenmaya Okayama Art Gallery\/Okayama) ('08)\u003cbr data-end=\"2242\" data-start=\"2239\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Atelier Hiro\/Osaka)\u003cbr data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"2258\"\u003e 2018 Solo Exhibition (Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store Art Gallery\/Tokyo)\u003cbr data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Takashimaya Osaka Gallery NEXT\/Osaka) ('08 '11 '15) \u003cbr data-end=\"2331\" data-start=\"2328\"\u003e2020 Solo Exhibition (Hana Asagi\/Tokyo)\u003cbr data-end=\"2350\" data-start=\"2347\"\u003e 2021 Solo Exhibition (Gallery Tachibana\/Nara) ('15 '17 '19)\u003cbr data-end=\"2387\" data-start=\"2384\"\u003e 2022 Two-person exhibition (Hana Asagi\/Tokyo)\u003cbr data-end=\"2407\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003e 2023 Two-person exhibition (Atelier Hiro\/Osaka)\u003cbr data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2426\"\u003e 2025 Two-person exhibition (Hana Asagi\/Tokyo)\u003cbr data-end=\"2449\" data-start=\"2446\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Midorigaoka Museum of Art\/Nara)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2478\" data-start=\"2469\" data-section-id=\"1t7yy2j\"\u003e Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2479\"\u003e 36th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition (Osaka Prefecture Board of Education Award)\u003cbr data-end=\"2506\" data-start=\"2503\"\u003e 55th Japan 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