Six Traditional Kilns Tanba straw white glaze ware by Tadashi Nishibata

Width: 34cm Depth: 33cm Height: 60cm

Introduction

Nishibata Tadashi's "Tamba Straw White Glazed Ware" is a work that combines the tradition of Tamba ware with modern beauty of form, and its notable features are its extraordinary size and the thickness of the straw white glaze. Its extraordinary size of 34cm wide, 33cm deep, and 60cm high gives it an overwhelming presence and overwhelms the viewer. This size itself goes beyond the category of vessel and takes on the qualities of a contemporary art object.

Overwhelming beauty of form

This straw-white glaze ware is not only remarkable for its size, but also for the strength of its shape. The thick layer of straw-white glaze gives the impression that it has been carved out of a part of nature, and while its whiteness blends into the surrounding space, it still has a strong presence. The depth and subtle nuances of the glaze change depending on the viewing angle and the amount of light, creating a variety of expressions throughout the vessel. In particular, the earthen feel of this vessel, combined with the thickness of the straw-white glaze, makes the texture of the earth itself stand out. The natural distortion caused by firing and the simple, powerful beauty of the earth give the viewer a strong sense of the traditional aesthetic of Tamba ware. At the same time, the uniqueness of its shape is an irregular yet harmonious form, as if it were created by nature itself.

The beauty of straw white glaze

Nishihata Tadashi's straw white glaze is particularly impressive for its thickness and color. Straw white glaze is a type of white glaze used for pottery, made from ash obtained by burning straw. The fine patterns and raised colors that appear during the firing process of the glaze give this piece a unique texture and depth. When applied particularly thickly, straw white glaze gives the surface a soft texture and matte shine, creating natural shadows. The surface of this straw white glaze-coated piece shows subtle color changes that draw the viewer's eye. Traces of glaze run, fine cracks, and even partially exposed base give the piece a rich expression, evoking the feeling of looking at a natural landscape.

Harmony with Nature

This straw-glazed vessel shows its true value not only as a work of art, but also when placed in nature. Even as it blends into the natural scenery, it never loses its presence; rather, it seems to resonate and coexist with nature. The gentle white color of the straw-glazed vessel shows different expressions in the natural scenery of the four seasons, and its appearance makes it seem as if it is a part of nature. Placed in nature, this vessel interacts with the surrounding scenery, exuding a sense of stability and vitality as if it were rooted in the earth. Therefore, the beauty of this vessel is further enhanced by being placed in a natural environment, rather than just being used for decoration.

Presence as contemporary art

Nishihata Tadashi's "Tamba Straw White Glazed Ware" goes beyond mere pottery due to its size and beauty of form, giving it a strong sense of being a contemporary art object. It does not fit within the framework of a vessel, but rather emanates a towering presence in the space as a contemporary work of art. Its appearance is almost like a work of sculpture, and leaves a deep impression on the viewer. This vessel is not merely functional, but its existence itself stands as an independent work of art in the space. It has value as a work of art that goes beyond the framework of pottery, and its unique form and the appeal of its material make it worthy of being appreciated as a sculpture.

The charm that deepens over time

Nishibata Tadashi's Tamba straw-white glaze ware will retain its beauty even after many years. The robustness of the pottery and the natural aging of the glaze will make it even more attractive over time, and you will grow to love the ware even more. The texture of the straw-white glaze surface will change with use, and an expression will emerge that looks as if it was created by nature. Over time, this piece will gradually show its true value and gradually become a part of the owner's life. Nishibata Tadashi's Tamba straw-white glaze ware coexists with nature and has an overwhelming presence like modern art, while still inheriting the spirit of traditional Tamba ware.

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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, New York, USA.
Solo Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in 2018