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Moriyasu Kimura "Eternal Brilliance from the Heart of Tenmoku"
Sokyo Annex
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Moriyasu Kimura
This marks Moriyasu Kimura's first solo exhibition at Sokyo Annex. The exhibition will feature approximately 20 selected works, including representative pieces such as 'Nogime Tenmoku Chawan', 'Yuteki Tenmoku Chawan', and others, which Kimura has explored over many years to establish his unique artistic world. Also included are works like 'Shoju Tenmoku Mizusashi' and 'Yohen Nogime Tenmoku Chawan', as well as the series 'Tenmoku Andromeda Chawan' housed at NASA.
Tenmoku, captivating people for over 9000 years, continues to fascinate today. Among them, the Yohen Tenmoku, with its iridescent hues, has been acclaimed as 'seeing the universe in a vessel', reaching its peak during the Karatsu period of the Muromachi era. Today, there are only three Yohen Tenmoku remaining in the world, all designated as national treasures, housed at Daitokuji's Kohoin (Kyoto), the Fujita Museum (Osaka), and the Shojiro Ishibashi Memorial Foundation (Tokyo).
Kimura, inspired by the national treasure Yuteki Tenmoku at the Ataka Collection (now the Osaka City Museum of Oriental Ceramics), embarked on his journey with Tenmoku. Unlike many artists who strive for classical reproduction, Kimura pursued his own vision of Tenmoku, finding immeasurable joy each time he discovered a piece that matched his imagination from the infinite variations of fired Tenmoku.
'Yohen Nogime Tenmoku Chawan' radiates beauty through its intricate blend of gold, blue, and green hues, delighting viewers. In China, the 'Nogime' pattern resembles thin rabbit fur, while in Japan, it is likened to the thin husks of rice plants. The exhibition includes 'Shoju Tenmoku Mizusashi', but Kimura has also produced numerous outstanding 'Shoju Tenmoku Chawan'. Introduced in 1978, 'Shoju Tenmoku' uses pine bark patterns, exhibiting distinct beauty.
When visiting his studio, Kimura enthusiastically shines a spotlight on his artwork, exclaiming, "How is it? Isn't it wonderful?" His voice brims with joy as the brilliance of Tenmoku emerges from the lacquered black. Iron glaze blown by Kimura dances in the kiln, creating mystical expressions. The sensation of being drawn into the diverse colors of Tenmoku, refined through his artistry, captivates people across borders and generations.
Kimura will celebrate his 90th birthday next year. This exhibition showcases the most prominent works from Kimura's 70-year career in Tenmoku, revealing the infinite possibilities of Tenmoku.
Tenmoku, captivating people for over 9000 years, continues to fascinate today. Among them, the Yohen Tenmoku, with its iridescent hues, has been acclaimed as 'seeing the universe in a vessel', reaching its peak during the Karatsu period of the Muromachi era. Today, there are only three Yohen Tenmoku remaining in the world, all designated as national treasures, housed at Daitokuji's Kohoin (Kyoto), the Fujita Museum (Osaka), and the Shojiro Ishibashi Memorial Foundation (Tokyo).
Kimura, inspired by the national treasure Yuteki Tenmoku at the Ataka Collection (now the Osaka City Museum of Oriental Ceramics), embarked on his journey with Tenmoku. Unlike many artists who strive for classical reproduction, Kimura pursued his own vision of Tenmoku, finding immeasurable joy each time he discovered a piece that matched his imagination from the infinite variations of fired Tenmoku.
'Yohen Nogime Tenmoku Chawan' radiates beauty through its intricate blend of gold, blue, and green hues, delighting viewers. In China, the 'Nogime' pattern resembles thin rabbit fur, while in Japan, it is likened to the thin husks of rice plants. The exhibition includes 'Shoju Tenmoku Mizusashi', but Kimura has also produced numerous outstanding 'Shoju Tenmoku Chawan'. Introduced in 1978, 'Shoju Tenmoku' uses pine bark patterns, exhibiting distinct beauty.
When visiting his studio, Kimura enthusiastically shines a spotlight on his artwork, exclaiming, "How is it? Isn't it wonderful?" His voice brims with joy as the brilliance of Tenmoku emerges from the lacquered black. Iron glaze blown by Kimura dances in the kiln, creating mystical expressions. The sensation of being drawn into the diverse colors of Tenmoku, refined through his artistry, captivates people across borders and generations.
Kimura will celebrate his 90th birthday next year. This exhibition showcases the most prominent works from Kimura's 70-year career in Tenmoku, revealing the infinite possibilities of Tenmoku.
Schedule | Jul 13 (Sat) 2024-Aug 7 (Wed) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | Sokyo Annex https://sokyogallery.com/en/  | ||||
| Location | 3F SSS Bldg., 375 Ichinofunairi-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-0924 | ||||
| Access | 2 minute walk from Kyotoshiyakushomae Station on the Tozai subway line, 11 minute walk from exit 1 at Jingu-Marutamachi Station on the Keihan line, 15 minute walk from exit 7 at Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma subway line. | ||||
| Phone | 080-9745-8452 | ||||
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