Following the model "Rikyu" designed by QUTOTEN., we will be selling three collaborative pieces created from scratch by Kutani ware artist Yasushi Yamachika via EC lottery.
The lottery application period will be from 10:00 on Saturday, April 13th to 23:59 on Monday, April 15th.
[Collaboration work]
Geckos are creatures of good fortune that have been said to guard the home since ancient times.
The artist created a dynamic gecko in a fantastical world view that makes full use of the five colors of Kutani.
⚫︎Rikyu -RIKYU- Black Ring "Navy Blue Gate"
Kokkan Konjo Gecko
I hope you enjoy this profound black ring and gecko composition.
Limited to 9 pieces ¥25,000 (excluding tax)
⚫︎Rikyu -RIKYU- Golden Ring "Deep Blue Gate"
Kinkan Konjo Gecko
We hope you enjoy the contrast between the dazzling gold ring and the gecko.
Limited to 9 pieces ¥27,000 (excluding tax)
⚫︎Rikyu -RIKYU- White Ring "Yellow Wall Tiger"
White Kana Yellowfin Hekiko
Hekiko is another name for gecko.
The contrast between the checkered black background and the tiger-like gecko crawling along the wall is eye-catching.
Limited to 9 pieces ¥30,000 (excluding tax)
[Artist introduction]
Yasushi Yamachika ( @yasushi_yamachika )
YASUSHI YAMACHIKA
Born into a family that has produced Kutani ware for generations, he grew up surrounded by Kutani ware from an early age, and from the world depicted in the traditional five Kutani colors (green, purple, yellow, deep blue, and red) he senses the beauty of color and free expression, creating a fantastical and unique worldview.
He personally handles all the processes, from shaping to overglaze painting.
The animals painted on the vessels created during the Tatara process are brought to life with rhythmic, dynamic lines and colors using a unique blend of paints.
While valuing the traditions of Kutani ware, the company continues to explore new forms of expression.
- Winner of the Grand Prize at the Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibition
- Selected for the Japan Crafts Exhibition 5 times
Taishigama was opened in 2011 by Kutani ware artist Yasushi Yamachika in Nonoichi City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Although Yamachika was born as the fourth generation of Seizan Kiln, he opened his own kiln in order to express his unique worldview.
The name "Taishu" was inspired by the words of Dr. Clark, known as the father of Hokkaido's development, "Boys, be ambitious!" and was chosen with the intention of "respecting the traditions of Kutani while expressing new Kutani ware."
Using techniques handed down from generation to generation, we create products with the themes of "modern designs that make use of tradition" and "ease of use in everyday life."
