Straw white glaze Nishidansho

Width: 27.4cm Depth: 20.4cm Height: 27.4cm

Straw white glaze made by Tadashi Nishihan

- Beauty dwelling in the cracks, a presence like twin towers

The Tamba straw-glazed ware is an impressive piece with two tower-like shapes and beautiful cracks on the surface. The bold structure and the intricate glaze are in perfect harmony, leaving a deep impression on the viewer.

Straw-white glaze, thick as milk, cracking

The straw-white glaze that covers the surface of this piece has a consistency similar to that of thick milk, and the fine cracks that spread throughout it create an exquisite accent. These cracks occur naturally during firing, and give the piece a lifelike pulse. Depending on the angle of the light, the shadows that emerge within the glaze change delicately, creating an expression that is never boring to look at.

A surface texture that makes you want to touch it

The cracks in the glaze that cover the entire surface are not just a sight to behold, but are so fascinating that they make you want to reach out and touch them. The unique uneven texture gives the piece a tactile appeal like a sculpture, making it a work that stimulates not only the visual sense but also the tactile sense.

The coexistence of dynamic composition and intricate glaze

The shape of this vessel is linear, yet somehow soft, with a two-tower configuration. The exposed red clay at the sturdy base and the gradation of the straw-white glaze that unfolds towards the top beautifully express the coexistence of strength and delicacy. The coexistence of the structural solidity and the natural variations in the glaze achieves an artistic balance that truly stands "between nature and man-made."

Vessels that communicate with the viewer

This piece exudes a quiet yet powerful presence, naturally becoming the center of conversation among viewers. Discussing its expression, texture, and the flow of the glaze with friends and family will surely deepen your appreciation. This is a rare piece that can be displayed not just as a piece of art, but as a way to build a relationship with the viewer.

A dialogue between artisanal techniques and nature

The cracked pattern of this straw white glaze cannot be created intentionally. Nishibata Tadashi meticulously designs elements such as the thickness, composition, and firing temperature of the glaze, but ultimately resigns himself to the "chance" of the kiln and the glaze. It is this fusion of technique and sensibility that gives his works their lively appearance.

Sculptures that live in everyday spaces

This straw-glazed ware blends naturally into both traditional Japanese and modern interiors, while its unique shape and glaze have the power to bring a space to life. Its appearance changes with the time and light, allowing you to make new discoveries in your daily life.

This masterpiece, created by Nishibata Tadashi, is a fusion of the traditions of Tamba ware with a modern sensibility. It reveals a new expression each time you look at it, and it brings tranquil beauty and vitality to any space. This work, which transcends the boundaries between ceramics and sculpture, is sure to be loved for a long time to come.

*Due to the structure of this item, we are unable to provide a box for it. We will take great care in packaging and deliver it to you.

Tadashi Nishibata Biography

Born on February 24, 1948. Started making pottery in 1969. 1976. Hyogo Prefectural Exhibition Encouragement Award. 1986. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition for the first time. 1988. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Japan Crafts Association President's Award. 1989. Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Nogawa Memorial Award, Handon no Kai. 1991. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition. 1992. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition. Hyogo Prefecture Emerging Artist Encouragement Award. Invited to exhibit at the NHK-sponsored Paris - 100 Contemporary Japanese Ceramics Exhibition. Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition. 1993. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Solo exhibition at Sogo Hiroshima store. Kyoto Chemin. 1994. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. 1995. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Solo exhibition at Sogo Hiroshima store. 1996. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Awarded the Excellence Award at the Tea Ceremony Design Exhibition, solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
1997 Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Design Exhibition 1998 Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2000 Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Fukuoka 2001 Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2002 Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store Solo exhibition at Gallery Dojima 2003 Solo exhibition at Touchingston, USA 2004 Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Design Exhibition at Sogo Hiroshima 2005 Exhibited at the Akashi City Museum of Culture and Hyogo Ceramics Exhibition Purchase of Akadobedai, Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum Solo exhibition at Gallery Dojima, Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store 2006 Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Design Exhibition Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the New York Japan Society Gallery Solo exhibition at Yokohama Takashimaya Touchingston, USA Father and Son Exhibition at Matsuyama Takashimaya Toshunkai Exhibition, Sogo Yokohama. Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 2008. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Solo Exhibition, Yokohama Takashimaya, Mitsukoshi Nihombashi, Santa Fe, Touchingston, USA. Toshunkai Exhibition, Funabashi, Seibu, Sogo Hiroshima. Invited to the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition in 2009. Solo Exhibition, Gallery Dojima, Sendai Mitsukoshi, 2010. Sogo Kobe. Exhibited in the Musee Tomo Grand Prize Exhibition, Contemporary Tea. Solo Exhibition, Yokohama Takashimaya, Touchingston, USA. Invited to the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition. Solo Exhibition, Joan B. Marvis, New York, USA. Invited to the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition in 2013. Exhibited in the "Contemporary Famous Bowls" exhibition at the Musee Tomo, Kanmi Kikuchi Memorial. Solo Exhibition, Mitsukoshi Nihombashi, Santa Fe, Touchingston, USA. Gallery Miyazaki, Sogo Kobe, Chiba Sogo, 2014. Solo Exhibition, Mitsukoshi Nihombashi, 2015. Received the Hyogo Prefecture Cultural Award in 2016. Exhibited at Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art for "Ceramics that Color Our Lives - Food Ware" Exhibited at Joan B. Marvis' 40th Anniversary Exhibition in 2017.
2018 Solo Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store

A conversation with Tadashi Nishibata