Bowl tea by Yasushi Fujihira

Width 13.5cm x Height 8cm

A conversation with Yasushi Fujihira

The "Tea Bowl" by Yasushi Fujihira is a poetic and artistic piece that stands out with its vivid and deep cinnabar pattern. The reddish purple and blue purple blend together exquisitely, creating a coexistence of gaiety and serenity that captivates the viewer. This tea bowl is more than just a practical item; it is a work of art that combines the beauty of nature's colors with the delicate technique of a ceramic artist.

The mysterious colors of cinnabar

The most distinctive feature of this tea bowl is the cinnabar pattern, a blend of reddish purple and blue-purple. This color, born from a chemical reaction in the glaze, is the result of Yasushi Fujihira's skilled technique and keen sensibility, and is a special pattern that can never be reproduced twice.

Red-purple symbolizes passion and vitality, while blue-purple evokes a sense of serenity and mystery. The mixture of these two colors creates a rich hues that are reminiscent of the ever-changing expressions of the sky and water in the natural world. Because the colors change depending on the viewing angle and the way the light hits them, you can enjoy making new discoveries over and over again with just one tea bowl.

A soft form created by hand without using a potter's wheel

Yasushi Fujihira's tea bowls are hand-formed without using a potter's wheel. This hand-formed technique creates slight distortions and subtle curves, giving the bowls a natural beauty. This gives the impression that the bowls are both "made" and "born."

Another appeal of this piece is how comfortable it feels in your hand. The center of gravity has been carefully calculated, and the smooth feel gives the user a natural sense of security. This is a tea bowl that will create special moments even when used daily.

Poetry and passion woven through the color of cinnabar

The deep reddish purple and blue-purple tones of the cinnabar pattern evoke a sense of cosmic expanse and the greatness of nature. This pattern goes beyond mere color expression and seems to reflect the ceramist's feelings and respect for nature.

Not only is this tea bowl practical as a tea ceremony utensil, but it also excels as an interior decoration and work of art, adding warmth and elegance to any space. At the same time, its serene appearance blends in with any setting and exudes a quiet presence.

Yasushi Fujihira: Carrying on tradition while pioneering new forms of expression

Born as the son of ceramist Shin Fujihira, he has established his own unique style that incorporates modern aesthetic sensibilities while cherishing the tradition of "poetic ceramics" inherited from his father. This "tea bowl" beautifully combines the sensibility and technique inherited from his father with Nei's own free and innovative expression.

By combining the beauty of cinnabar, an intertwining reddish purple and blue-purple color, with hand-throwing techniques that do not require the use of a potter's wheel, we have created works that perfectly harmonize tradition and innovation.

A masterpiece that encapsulates the art of cinnabar

The "Tea Bowl by Fujihira Nei" is a product that combines the beautiful pattern of the reddish purple and blue-purple of cinnabar, the natural form created by hand-twisting, and Fujihira Nei's sensibility and technique. This piece, which captures poetry and passion in the quiet material of pottery, will bring new discoveries and emotions to the user.

This tea bowl can be used as a tea ceremony utensil, and will also add a high level of artistic quality to any space simply by being displayed. We hope you will enjoy the profound world of ceramics expressed by Yasushi Fujihira.