A Set of Four Sculptural Oribe Dishes by Takauchi Shugo (b. 1937)
- Artist:
- Takauchi Shugo (b. 1937)
- Era:
- Contemporary
- Price:
- $2,500
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Few contemporary potters have explored Oribe with the originality and energy of Takauchi Shugo. His pieces tend to embody an unmistakable sense of movement and dynamic transformation. Here we see rich curtains of copper-green Oribe glaze flowing across irregular planes, gathering in pools of emerald, olive, amber, and charcoal black. Robust, spontaneous, wonderfully imperfect, and thoroughly modern, the set perfectly captures Takauchi’s singular aesthetic.
Born in Tokyo in 1937, Takauchi got started in his career as a potter in the illustrious town of Mashiko, renowned for producing untold quantities of epic pottery and legions of masterful potters. First gaining wide recognition in the 70s for his offerings in the Japan Traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibition, he later went on to actively exhibit across Japan and also abroad, most notably participating in an event put on by the Alberts Museum in England in 1983 and as one of 100 artists selected for the international “Now“ exhibition in France in 1995. Takauchi gained a reputation as a cutting edge contemporary artist by blend traditional Japanese pottery techniques such as Oribe and Ki-Seto styles with his own unique perspective and innovative ideas. Taken on the whole, his pieces are characterized by rich glazes, combinations of intricate symbology, and hard edges incorporating various juxtapositions.
The set consists of four dishes, each measuring approximately 21cm wide by 34cm long and standing 5cm high. They come housed in a very nice custom made wood box, signed and sealed by the artist and with individual wrapping cloths. Substantial enough for use as serving dishes yet sculptural enough to be displayed as works of ceramic art, perfect for both collectors of ceramics and those looking to spice up their culinary plating.
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