What I felt after the Shimizu Shiro exhibition
Noserumi
good morning.
Yesterday was the last day of the Shimizu Shiro exhibition
Thank you to everyone who came along and participated in the online auction.
Did you enjoy it?
The day before yesterday, I interviewed Shiro for a "Dialogue" article.
What does the process of digging earth and making pottery mean to Shiro?
From big topics like the era and the scene to small details like the condition of the soil in front of him and the strength of the fire, Shiro-san seemed to be trying to avoid talking in a pretentious and cool way, but I asked him a lot of questions, almost forcibly. It was a stimulating time.
We will deliver a lingering impression after the exhibition has ended through a "dialogue."
The update is scheduled for next Wednesday. Please look forward to the finished product.
Shiro's work is everywhere in our house.
What is it about things that we find beautiful or interesting that makes us choose them and decide to keep them close to us?
A stone on the roadside, a piece of driftwood on the beach, a plate that had been lying on a shelf at grandma's house...
And the author's work.
I truly feel that no matter what it is, whether money is involved or not, the picture of life is painted by a series of small choices.
In our "Dialogues," we not only want to see the creator's perspective and process, but also to try picking it up, using it, looking at it, and placing it down.
It may be that encountering that sensation is more important.
This includes a new encounter with things that are "meaningless" and "functionless."
First of all, I want to enjoy that kind of thing.
For example, seasonal ingredients look great on Shiro's tableware.
I have always felt that Shiro's pottery is perfectly suited to the local culture.
It often appears on the dinner table when such a menu is served.
As I was writing this, Shiro's words came to mind: "I dig up clay from land that I have a connection to, rather than from the so-called production area, and rather than adjusting the soil to suit the creator, I try various things to bake the clay as it is, just to see if I can." It made me happy to know that the listener's sensibilities can perfectly resonate with the creator's awareness and intentions, even without any specific information.
Well, today is another hot day.
Eat lots of seasonal foods, move around a lot, and enjoy your time!
Have a cheerful day.
Noserumi
