{"product_id":"8青白磁陶筥","title":"Blue and white porcelain pot Kazuhiro Matsukawa ","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:079fe350-02ce-474e-a47d-6c01759b4585-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5bc3a99e-878d-4fec-af7b-8c95f7521ac8\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e Blue and white porcelain box by Kazuhiro Matsukawa (Φ: 7.4cm H: 7.9cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"32\"\u003e -- \"A pale blue cube contains a blank space. The divided surfaces create a lattice of tranquility.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12p8khm\" data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"92\"\u003e Ⅰ A small alcove called a ceramic box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"310\"\u003e A ceramic box is not just a container for storing things, but also \u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"135\"\u003ea tool that changes the air with the action of opening and closing it\u003c\/strong\u003e . The tension that is created the moment the lid is closed, and the space that appears the moment it is removed. There, the idea of ​​\"ma\" (space) that has been valued in the tea ceremony is embodied.\u003cbr data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e This work, \"Blue and White Porcelain Box,\" is a palm-sized piece that condenses the clarity of blue and white porcelain and the intricate design of its form. Just by placing it, the space is brought into order, and picking it up brings calm and refinement to one's movements - the essence of the box is neatly embodied in this work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"841qfg\" data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eII. The Beauty of Blue-and-White Porcelain: \"Clearer than white, softer than blue\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1n6v292\" data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"369\"\u003e 2-1 A hint of pale blue: not the color, but the quality of light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e The appeal of pale blue porcelain lies not in the strength of its color, but in \u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"404\"\u003ethe delicate quality with which it absorbs light\u003c\/strong\u003e . By incorporating the purity of white porcelain into the base, the vessel stands out as \"clear\" rather than cold.\u003cbr data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e The shadows change smoothly according to the angle of the surface, and the gradation that gathers at the corners makes the outline of the vessel appear softer and deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"57xd3e\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"552\"\u003e 2-2 Magnetic Silence: The less information you have, the more calm your mind becomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eThe less decoration there is, the more the viewer will listen closely to the smallest differences. The pale blue porcelain in this work is precisely the material for that silence. The absence of conspicuous colors or patterns allows \u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"637\"\u003ethe precision of the form, the tension of the surfaces, and the lines of the joints\u003c\/strong\u003e to emerge as expressive features, quietly enhancing the density of the space. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13ndq5i\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e III. The core of the design: surfaces divided like a lattice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"enej83\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e 3-1 Quiet rhythm created by dividing lines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e What characterizes this piece is \u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"762\"\u003ethe ridges and grooves that separate the surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e within its cubic volume. A cross-shaped section appears on the top surface, and the side surfaces continue to show the same neat divisions. \u003cbr data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eThis is not decoration, but the breath of the form. Rather than relying on a plain flat surface, slight undulations give the box a \"quiet rhythm,\" preventing it from becoming monotonous even though it is small. The shadows rearrange depending on the viewing angle, and the vessel quietly changes its appearance within itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gmhrld\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e 3-2 The difficulty of being minimal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e The square form and division of the surfaces immediately reveal any slight distortion or imperfection in precision. Under these strict conditions, Matsukawa Kazuhiro has managed to create a neat yet lively shape without compromising the contours or making them rigid. The more ascetic the design, the more the artist's skill is imprinted directly on the vessel - this piece is a testament to that. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"173b0ow\" data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e IV. The lid and body – the lines of the joint create a sense of unity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p90aif\" data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e 4-1 The joint creates a \"single horizontal line\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eA thin horizontal line appears at the boundary between the lid and the body. This horizontal line tightens the center of gravity of the vessel and gives it an elegant appearance. Furthermore, a very pale scarlet (a soft orange color that comes from the firing process) is faintly cast along this line, adding a slight warmth to the pure blue-and-white porcelain.\u003cbr data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e It is not a strong color, but it gives off \u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003ethe impression that the box is not completely pure\u003c\/strong\u003e , and adds a layer of depth to the box's appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1aoye7b\" data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e 4-2 The inner \"pale blue space\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e When the lid is removed, a pale blue space appears within. If the outside is the \"front\" that organizes the space, the inside is the \"back\" that quietly encases the items inside. It can hold anything - incense, sugar candy, a small seal, tea ceremony props - but at the same time, it can also be complete without putting anything inside. A ceramic box can also sometimes be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003ea container that stores empty space itself\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"nlqx2l\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eV. Combination - A box that focuses on \"purity\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e This piece, based on the clear blue-and-white porcelain, can be combined with a wide range of items, while naturally elevating the status of the space it is placed in. When placed on a black shelf or dark floorboard, its outline stands out, and when combined with white cloth or Japanese paper, its purity is enhanced.\u003cbr data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e In terms of the seasons, it goes well with thin ice, spring haze, and clear air - such a \"transparent seasonal feeling\" and can become the \"main character of the white space\" among the tools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1huqhjm\" data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1800\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e The blue and white porcelain box is a masterpiece that has a rhythmic interior, based on the clear and tranquil nature of blue and white porcelain, with the grid-like shadows created by the division of the surface. A single line at the joint tightens the appearance, and the act of opening and closing it is a gesture of courtesy.\u003cbr data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e Small and neat, but by no means inorganic - a ceramic box that holds a tranquil architecture in the palm of your hand.\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\"\u003e 1998 Graduated from Nara College of Arts, Ceramic Art Course \u003cbr data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e2000 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 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