YES, YOU KNOW ME

Simplicity, that is what strikes me most about this very utilitarian yunomi, perhaps one of a thousand or more. Thrown out of a coarse Shigaraki clay with all of the larger bits of debris removed prior to the throwing, the form is all about use and also easily identifiable as a yunomi by Furutani Michio. The clay, surface and textbook cut kodai all speak to a potters understanding of pottery and process that makes Furutani stand out as one of the legendary proponents of the Shigaraki and Iga traditions. There is rhythm, honesty, sincerity and strength in his work and I hope that this short video slideshow conveys that along with even more if you are in the right mood and frame of mind. Mencius said, "sincerity is the way to heaven" and perhaps that journey begins at the bottom of a teacup. Enjoy!

"Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony.In the middle of difficulty, find opportunity." Albert Einstein, I suspect he was talking directly to potters.