HIROSHIMA SHINO

Illustrated is a rather attractive  and simple Shino chawan by Arimoto Kugen that has a seductive appearance with areas of overlapping glaze which alters the depth and texture of the  surface. The contrasting areas of white and blushed pink hues are punctuated by randomly applied iron spots that bring motion and visual interest to the bowl presenting an image reminiscent of a modern abstract painting. Arimoto Kugen (b. 1963) fell in love with Shino early on in his life and didn't let living in Hiroshima stop him from his pursuit to make fine Mino influenced Shino-yaki. As you can see from this E-Shino chawan, Arimoto has succeeded at his dream of making fine Shino and has focused on form, function and a certain sense of practicality in his pottery making which makes for fine implements for the tea ceremony, everyday use and focal points for daily contemplation.

You can see more of this chawan over at my Trocadero marketplace; https://www.trocadero.com/stores/albedo3studio/items/1401087/SHINO-CHAWAN-BY-ARIMOTO-KUGEN