E+E+P=D

If there is anything you can predict about the works by Suzuki Goro it is that they are slightly unpredictable and you will likely be just a bit surprised by the end result. Fashioned in what appears to be the calm within a storm, Goro's works are equal measures of experimentation, experience and playfulness which is a delight to the viewer and user alike as these casual creations are packaged energy, enthusiasm and delight. I photographed almost every square centimeter of this Suzuki Goro Shino mizusashi and decided to show this detail shot of the lid and gallery to emphasize my point about his work. As you can see there is a wonderfully casual interaction between the base and the lid where the wonky, thick lipped lid has been altered out of round a bit like a rollercoaster ride to fit within the altered gallery which gives the pot so much more movement and energy. The thick band at the top of pot adds a bit of tension and strength to the mizusashi and the iron and Shino further articulate and animate the pot creating a rather conversant object. Suzuki Goro rarely fails to provide ample details within his cohesive piece(s) that are like an author writing a book, he has taken the story as far along as he can and lets the viewer finish it as they see fit.

"The very essence of playfulness is an openness to anything that may happen, the feeling that whatever happens, it's okay.... you're either free to play, or you're not."  John Cleese