{"product_id":"7青白磁陶筥","title":"Blue and white porcelain pot Kazuhiro Matsukawa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"75\"\u003e Blue and white porcelain box by Kazuhiro Matsukawa (φ: 8.1cm H: 8.1cm) \u003cbr data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"32\"\u003e-- \"White ridges carve into the pale blue silence. The shadows created by the carvings give the box a silent rhythm.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"80\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"izc3sc\" data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"101\"\u003e Ⅰ Ceramic boxes as \"vessels that refine your behavior\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e The ceramic box is a container for storing things, but at the same time it is \u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"141\"\u003ea tool that transforms the act of opening and closing into beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e . The moment the lid is lifted and the air is slightly replaced, the density of the space changes. The \"space\" that has been valued in the tea ceremony is manifested here in the structure of the box itself.\u003cbr data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"220\"\u003e This piece, \"Blue and White Porcelain Box,\" has a volume that is almost cubic, and its center of gravity is stable when picked up. It is easy to handle, but not light. It is a box that feels \"settled\" in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"r3iz54\" data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e II. Blue-and-white porcelain: \"Clearer than white, softer than blue\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wlkh1a\" data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e 2-1 Blue as a quality of light, not a color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eThe appeal of pale blue porcelain lies not just in its pale blue color, but in \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eits texture, which absorbs and diffuses light\u003c\/strong\u003e . The purity of the white porcelain is enhanced by the subtle hint of blue, which prevents the vessel from appearing cold, but rather gives it a clear, breathing quality.\u003cbr data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e The slope of the surface creates a smooth transition in shadow, and the corners appear to rise softly, creating a sense of depth within the stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uvpeep\" data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e 2-2 The subtle warmth that resides in the joint line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e A thin horizontal line appears at the boundary between the lid and the body. The pale color (a faint orange) that peeks through there, resulting from the firing process, adds \u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"615\"\u003ea touch of warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e to the ascetic world of pale blue porcelain. It is not a perfect, pure piece, but only a \"single trace\" of the flame and the hand remains. This understatement gives the box a sense of elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ifdc6v\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eIII. Highlights of the Design: The Contrast Between \"Carved\" and \"Plain\" Surfaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"31ilr5\" data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e 3-1 Shadows created by carvings: A quiet design that can be felt by touch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e The most distinctive feature of this piece is the vertical carvings (ridge-like ribs) on one side (or one corner). The evenly arranged grooves catch the light as \"lines\" and carve out regular shadows.\u003cbr data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e If the smooth surface of the blue-and-white porcelain represents still water, then the carved surface represents a windy shore. By designing the box to reflect the movement of light rather than decoration, it does not become monotonous, even though it is small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xqv2f3\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e 3-2 Diagonally Falling Ridge: Movement in Silence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e The carved surface changes diagonally at the top, creating a stepped rhythm. This is an effective feature. Repeated straight lines tend to be stiff, but the diagonal cuts draw the eye naturally and create a sense of movement in the vessel. \u003cbr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eIt's not just that the scenery is neatly arranged, but that it moves within that arrangement - Matsukawa Kazuhiro's sense of form is neatly displayed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pw80hv\" data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e IV Inside with the lid open - Putting away the \"pale blue space\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e When the lid is removed, a pale blue interior is revealed. While the carvings on the exterior capture the light, the interior is a blank, \"inner\" view.\u003cbr data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e It can hold anything: incense, sugar candy, small seals, tea ceremony accessories... But at the same time, it can also hold nothing. A ceramic box can also be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003ea vessel for storing blank space\u003c\/strong\u003e itself.\u003cbr data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e This box has a rhythm of shadows on the outside and a space of still water on the inside. The double serenity makes the act of opening and closing even more beautiful. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"srm0g4\" data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e V. Combination Suggestions: Making the Most of \"Cleanliness\" and \"Shadows\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eThis piece is based on the clear blue-and-white porcelain, with the carved shadows providing a strong accent. When placed on a black shelf or dark floorboard, the outline stands out, and when combined with white cloth or Japanese paper, the purity is enhanced.\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e In terms of seasonal sensations, it looks particularly beautiful in seasons with high transparency, such as thin ice, the light of early spring, and the clarity of winter. On the other hand, the carved shadows stand up to the strong light of summer and act as a cool sensation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1huqhjm\" data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1687\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e The pale blue porcelain box is a refined, architectural piece that combines the clear silence of pale blue porcelain with the rhythm of shadows created by the carved surface. The smooth surface contrasts with the ridged carvings, and the light rearranges depending on the angle from which it is viewed. Opening the lid reveals a pale blue space, and the space is arranged with your movements.\u003cbr data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e This work combines purity and shadow, stillness and movement in a small box - it is the crystallization of Matsukawa Kazuhiro's unique \"design of tranquility.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bs35mf\" data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e 1977 Born in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture \u003cbr data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e1998 Graduated from Nara College of Arts, Ceramic Art Course\u003cbr data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e 2000 Graduated from Nara College of Arts\u003cbr data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e 2001 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Technical College and studied under Takahiro Kondo\u003cbr data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e 2006 Independent and opened a kiln in Kawachinagano City\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vx22u2\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e Major solo exhibitions and exhibitions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003e 2007 Kyoto Prefecture Fine Arts and Crafts New Artists Selection Exhibition (Kyoto Museum)\u003cbr data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e Two-person exhibition (Matsuzakaya Nagoya Art Gallery\/Nagoya)\u003cbr data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Kyoto Takashimaya Art and Craft Salon\/Kyoto)\u003cbr data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e 2008 Solo Exhibition (Campanule\/Chiba)\u003cbr data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Paramita Museum Small Gallery\/Mie)\u003cbr data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e 2009 Solo Exhibition (Gallery Espace\/Nagoya)\u003cbr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e 2010 Solo Exhibition (Sapporo Mitsukoshi Art Gallery\/Hokkaido)\u003cbr data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Matsuzakaya Nagoya Art Gallery\/Nagoya)\u003cbr data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Alpark Tenmaya Art Gallery\/Hiroshima)\u003cbr data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e 2011 Solo Exhibition (Ceramics Gallery Furyo\/Osaka) ('07)\u003cbr data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e 2012 Solo Exhibition (Gallery Okumura\/Tokyo) ('07 '09) \u003cbr data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e2013 Solo Exhibition (Lovely Hall 20th Anniversary Event\/Osaka)\u003cbr data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e 2014 Solo Exhibition (Tenmaya Hiroshima Hatchobori Art Gallery\/Hiroshima) ('11)\u003cbr data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e 2016 Solo Exhibition (Tenmaya Fukuyama Art Gallery\/Hiroshima) ('08 '12)\u003cbr data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e Three-person exhibition (Hakata Hankyu Muse\/Fukuoka)\u003cbr data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e 2017 Solo Exhibition (Pinacotheca \/ Tokyo) ('14 '15)\u003cbr data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Tenmaya Okayama Art Gallery\/Okayama) ('08)\u003cbr data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Atelier Hiro\/Osaka)\u003cbr data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e 2018 Solo Exhibition (Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store Art Gallery\/Tokyo)\u003cbr data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Takashimaya Osaka Gallery NEXT\/Osaka) ('08 '11 '15)\u003cbr data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003e 2020 Solo Exhibition (Hana Asagi\/Tokyo)\u003cbr data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e 2021 Solo Exhibition (Gallery Tachibana\/Nara) ('15 '17 '19)\u003cbr data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e 2022 Two-person exhibition (Hana Asagi\/Tokyo)\u003cbr data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e 2023 Two-person exhibition (Atelier Hiro\/Osaka)\u003cbr data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e 2025 Two-person exhibition (Hana Asagi\/Tokyo)\u003cbr data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Midorigaoka Museum of Art\/Nara)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1t7yy2j\" data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e 36th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition (Osaka Prefecture Board of Education Award) \u003cbr data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003e55th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (Japan Crafts Association President's Award)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"33d0d0\" data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003e Public Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003e Midorigaoka Museum of Art\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"高級陶器の専門店【甘木道】","offers":[{"title":"Default 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