Information on the exhibition by ceramic artist Shiro Shimizu
Summer seems to be coming at a tremendous pace this year.
The hot days continue, but I hope you're okay.
Utsushiki announces their July exhibition.
Shimizu Shiro Exhibition July 23rd (Sat) - July 31st (Sun)
Artist presence date: Saturday, 23rd
Holidays during this period: Wednesday 27th
Utsushiki 1693 Harada, Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
0949-36-4092
This is Utsushiki's first exhibition in two years.
Shiro is constantly exploring the possibilities of pottery making, as well as undertaking a variety of experimental attempts in the way he presents his work.
This exhibition focuses on bowls, showcasing a variety of interpretations.
A bowl is the prototype of a tool used to scoop water by placing hands together.
Come and experience this place with a relaxed and gentle perspective.
Shimizu Shiro was born in Gojozaka, the city of Kyoto ware.
From an early age, he grew up watching his father and grandfather working on the potter's wheel, and naturally took a career in pottery.
In his 30s he discovered his love for digging in the earth, and would repeatedly dig and burn in various places.
They kick the potter's wheel, crush the stones to make glaze, build a kiln to match it, and then leave it to the fire.
I am endlessly fascinated by how the earth can become a vessel.
He currently exhibits his work in galleries in Kyoto, Tokyo, China, and Paris.
The event that will complement the exhibition will begin with a tea ceremony by Kazuko Horiguchi , who pursues the possibilities of tea on a daily basis.
Summer Parent-Child Tea Ceremony: Earth and Leaves, Utensils and Tea
We want to share this with children, too. We hold tea ceremonies with the hope that children will be able to touch and taste the tea made from the earthenware of Chashiro-kun.
The Way of Tea by Kazuko Horiguchi
Date and time: Saturday, July 23, 2022
13:00-14:30
15:30-17:00
Fee: 10,000 yen for a pair (includes a souvenir dessert plate)
Capacity: 5 groups per session
Participants of all ages, from newborns to adults, parents and children, and pairs are all welcome.
This time, priority will be given to parent and child participants.
If you would like to attend alone, please feel free to contact us and we will accommodate you if there are seats available.
◯About reception
Please contact us at info@utusiki.com with the following details:
•Participant's name (including child's name)
•Phone number where you can be contacted on the day •Desired time
*Since @icloud.com is likely to be classified as spam, it would be helpful if you could contact us using a different address.
If you don't receive a reply within 3 days, please contact us again.
Regarding photography, please understand that there will be photography and video shooting on the day of the event, which will be posted on Utsushiki's social media and website.
The previous tea ceremony
COSMIC WONDER clothing is now available in store.
The clothes are dyed in deep earth and rose colors using mud from Amami Oshima.
Enjoy the contrast between the completely different expressions of clay pottery and clothing.
Please come dressed cool.
