Straw white glaze teacup by Nishibata Masashi
Straw white glaze teacup by Nishibata Masashi
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Width: 9.4m Depth: 9.4cm Height: 10cm
Straw white glazed teacup by Tadashi Nishibata
- Memories of white scenery and red soil, the quiet power that resides in the palm of your hand
This work, "Straw White Glaze Teacup" by Nishibata Tadashi, is an attractive piece with a rich glaze created by applying a thick layer of straw white glaze to the powerful red clay base.Although it is a teacup that is kept at hand every day, it has a deep expression like a microcosm.
The rich texture of the straw-white glaze
The straw-white glaze that covers the entire vessel melts and flows softly during firing, becoming thickly fixed to the vessel's surface. Irregular black spots containing iron appear on the surface of the glaze, creating a poetic scene reminiscent of soot falling on a snowy field. The faint red clay visible through the white adds depth and warmth to the vessel.
Shaped like a tightly gripped hand
This piece is not shaped on a potter's wheel, but rather features an uneven shape that seems to have been shaped by hand. The slight unevenness of the body and the undulations of the edges make it comfortable to hold in the hand and leave the "traces of humanity" that are characteristic of pottery. The non-mechanical shape gives the piece a sense of life, allowing it to naturally blend into everyday life.
A dialogue between red clay and white glaze
The red clay appears as the base on the inside of the teacup, creating a clear contrast with the white glaze on the outside. The slight red hue, especially around the rim and bottom, creates an exquisite sense of tension within the white. This "red wrapped in white" composition is a look that can only be created by the combination of Tamba clay and straw white glaze.
Beauty that accompanies everyday life
This teacup has a simple design that blends seamlessly into everyday life, yet the more you gaze upon it, the more you realize its profound quality. When you pour tea into it, the transparency of the glaze is illuminated from within, and when you pour cold sake into it, the surface of the vessel changes with a gentle glow. With use, it will reveal even more character, adding a quiet sense of excitement to your daily life.
Tableware born from a dialogue between the artist and the clay of Tanba
Nishibata Tadashi's style places great importance on the dialogue between the clay, glaze, and flame. This teacup is also consistent with this approach, and the beauty of both the shape and the glaze is the result of listening carefully to "the voice that the material wants to speak."
This "Straw White Glazed Teacup" is a masterpiece that allows you to feel the beauty of nature and the warmth of the earth in the palm of your hand. It is a tranquil and rich teacup perfect for those who value their daily time.
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
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