Blue Tea Bowl by Takeshi Shimizu

Height: 11.0cm Width: 9.0cm

Beautiful blue glow

The "Shiogama Tea Bowl by Tsuyoshi Shimizu" is a piece that is particularly eye-catching for its beautiful blue color. This blue color is painted using a blue pigment called gosu, and has a unique depth and transparency that is different from colors created by glazes. Tsuyoshi Shimizu's skillful technique makes the blue color of the gosu vivid, capturing the hearts of those who see it.

The appeal of salt kiln techniques

This tea bowl is made using the salt kiln technique, which originated in Germany in the 13th century. The salt kiln technique involves adding salt during firing, which gives the piece a unique look and texture. This technique creates minute irregularities on the surface of the tea bowl, which feels pleasant to the touch. The unique texture of the salt kiln adds an extra layer of depth and beauty to the tea bowl.

History and Tradition of Gosu

Gosu is an ancient Chinese blue pigment that has a long history in Japanese ceramics. Tsuyoshi Shimizu has combined this traditional pigment with modern techniques to breathe new life into his Shiogama tea bowls. The vibrant blue color of the gosu and the salt kiln techniques blend beautifully together to create a work of art where history and modernity collide.

Craftsmanship and artistry

Mr. Tsuyoshi Shimizu created this Shiogama tea bowl with his outstanding technique and artistic sensibility. Every detail has been meticulously crafted, from the way the gosu is applied to the way it is fired in the salt kiln. When you hold it in your hand, you can feel the high level of technique and aesthetic sense, and you will discover something new every time you use it.

Create a special moment

This tea bowl will make your tea ceremony even more special. The beautiful blue color and the unique texture of the salt kiln create a special atmosphere in the tea ceremony space, giving you a comfortable sense of satisfaction. You will be captivated by its beauty and functionality every time you use it. Shimizu Tsuyoshi's salt kiln tea bowl will turn your tea ceremony into a special experience.

Lasting Value

Tsuyoshi Shimizu's works retain their beauty even over time. This Shiogama tea bowl is also a masterpiece that can be used for a long time and will become a lifelong treasure. The more you use it, the more its texture will improve and you will gradually grow to love it more. Tsuyoshi Shimizu's Shiogama tea bowl is a valuable piece that will continue to be loved by generations.

Please enjoy the beauty and ease of use of the Shiogama Tea Bowl by Tsuyoshi Shimizu by having it at hand. It is a superb item that will turn your everyday tea ceremony into something special.

Biography
Born in Tachikui, Hyogo Prefecture in 1975
1999 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, Department of Crafts, majoring in ceramics. Studied under ceramic artists Masayuki Imai and Masamasa
2005 Worked at the Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo (until 2012)
2010 - 2011 Part-time lecturer at Hyogo University of Teacher Education
2015: Travelled to Canada (Owata, Vancouver) through a Ministry of Foreign Affairs program
2019 Lecture at the Japan-Korea Academic Symposium (Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Museum/Korea, '16)

Main Exhibitions/Public Exhibitions
2010 Biennale KUMAMOTO FINAL (Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art)
2012 Kyoto Prefecture Fine Arts and Crafts New Artists Exhibition, Kyoto Arts and Crafts Biennale (Kyoto Museum of Art)
2013: Selected for the 22nd Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition ('11)
2014 Gwangju Biennale (Gwangju Folk Museum/Korea)
2016 Exhibition of crafts from UCCN in the field of Crafts & Folk Art
(Icheon World Ceramic Center/Korea)
2017 Ischawan, One World: International Artists Chawan Ren Exhibition (Ryudo Makoto/Taiwan)
2018 2018 TEA BOWL Exhibition of Gyeongsanam-Do (Gyeongsanam Cultural Center/Korea)
150 Years of Hyogo Ceramics - From Technique and Craftsmanship to Art and Individuality (The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo)
2019 KOGEI Art Fair KANAZAWA 2019 (THE SHARE HOTELS KUMU Kanazawa)
2022: Selected for the 39th Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition (Tabe Museum of Art/Shimane) (6 times in total)
Selected for the 10th Kikuchi Biennale in 2023 (Kikuchi Kanji Memorial Museum Tomo/Tokyo)

Awards
2010 Contemporary Ceramic Art Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition 2010 (Hagi Museum of Art, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Urakami Memorial Museum) Honorable Mention
2011 57th All Kansai Art Exhibition (Osaka Municipal Museum of Fine Arts) Honorable Mention (2009 same award)
Kobe Biennale 2011 Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition Encouragement Award (2009 same award)
2017 Hyogo Prefectural Art Encouragement Award
2018: 11th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition, Excellence Award 23rd Mino Tea Bowl Exhibition, Gold Award
2019 12th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition Excellence Award 5th Geibunkyo Exhibition Kyoto City Mayor Award
2023 15th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition Excellence Award