Illustrated is a rich, little Shigaraki
ko-tsubo by pioneer and innovator, Kohyama Yasuhisa. For me, his work never
fails to impress, whether older traditionally inspired teaware, shuki or cutting
edge "object". This great, little pot at just 4" tall tells a
nearly complete story of Kohyama's work; Sueki inspired form, anagama fired, lyrical posture, simply
executed and cut decorative lines, rich hi-iro and just the right amount of traditionally fired
surface. Immediately recognizable as his work, Kohyama has spent his life
dedicated to the infusion of ancient Sueki pottery with the energy and spirit
of the present day. Each pot is a gift from the marriage of earth and fire
which Kohyama Yasuhisa officiates over with a lifetime of experience and a very
sharply defined aesthetic.
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