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 glaze 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 Glazed 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. Although it is a teacup that you keep at hand every day, it has a deep expression like a small universe.
A dense texture created by the straw white glaze
The straw white glaze that covers the entire vessel melts and flows softly during firing, and thickly adheres 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 red clay that can be seen faintly through the white adds depth and warmth to the vessel.
Shaped like a tight grip
This piece is not shaped on a potter's wheel, but features an uneven shape that looks as if it was 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 "human mark" that is characteristic of pottery. The non-mechanical shape gives the piece a sense of life and makes it a natural part of 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 faint hint of red, 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 encounter of the materials Tamba clay and straw white glaze.
Beauty that is part of everyday life
This teacup has a simplicity that allows it to blend seamlessly into your daily life, but the more you look at it, the more you realize its depth. When you pour tea into it, the transparency of the glaze is illuminated from the inside, and when you pour cold sake into it, the surface of the vessel changes with a gentle glow. With continued use, it will reveal more of its character, adding a quiet sense of excitement to your daily life.
Pottery born from a dialogue between the artist and the clay of Tanba
Nishibata Tadashi's style places great importance on the dialogue between the earth, glaze, and fire. This teacup is also based on that approach, and the beauty of the shape and glaze is crystallized as a 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 that is perfect for those who value their daily time.
Masashi 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, Handon no Kai, Nogawa Memorial Award. 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, Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition, Excellence Award, Hyogo Prefecture Emerging Artist Encouragement Award. Invited to exhibit at the NHK-sponsored Paris-Japanese Ceramics Now 100 Selections, 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 Art Exhibition, solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
1997 Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition 1998 Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2000 Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Fukuoka 2001 Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition at Gallery Dojima 2002 Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Solo exhibition at Gallery Dojima 2003 Solo exhibition at Santa Fe Touchingston, USA 2004 Father and son exhibition at Sogo Hiroshima store Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition 2005 Exhibited at Akashi City Museum of Culture and Hyogo Ceramics Exhibition Purchased Akadobedai, Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum Solo exhibition at Gallery Dojima Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi 2006 Grand Prize at the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Japan Society Gallery of New York Solo exhibition at Takashimaya Yokohama Touchingston, USA Father and son exhibition at Takashimaya Matsuyama 2007 Toshun-kai Exhibition, Sogo Yokohama Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2008 Selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition Solo Exhibition, Yokohama Takashimaya Mitsukoshi Main Store, Santa Fe, Touchingston, USA Toshun-kai Exhibition, Funabashi Seibu Sogo Hiroshima Invited to exhibit at the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition 2009 Solo Exhibition, Gallery Dojima, Sendai Mitsukoshi 2010 Sogo Kobe Exhibited at the Musee Tomo Grand Prize Exhibition, Contemporary Tea Solo Exhibition, Yokohama Takashimaya Touchingston, USA, Santa Fe, 2011 Invited to exhibit at the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition Solo Exhibition, Joan B. Marvis, New York, USA Invited to exhibit at the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition 2013 Exhibited at the Musee Tomo "Contemporary Famous Bowls" Solo Exhibition, Mitsukoshi Main Store, Santa Fe, USA Miyazaki Gallery, Sogo Kobe Chiba Sogo 2014 Solo Exhibition Solo Exhibition, Mitsukoshi Main Store, Santa Fe, USA 2015 Received the Hyogo Prefecture Cultural Award in 2016. Exhibited at Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art for Ceramics that Color Our Lives - Food Wares. Exhibited at Joan B. Marvis' 40th Anniversary Exhibition in 2017.
Solo Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in 2018
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