IN LIBRO

Illustrated is two versions of the same pot, an E-Shino chawan by Kido Sadaaki, one bathed in sunlight and shadow and the other as it was photographed for its inclusion in the book; HAIZUKAGAMA ; The works of Kido Sadaaki (Heisei 20, 2008). This chawan is a modest size with large swaths of a pure white Shino glaze that is interrupted by iron decoration on the front and back balancing the form and though round creating four distinct planes circling the form. The lip is quiet but undulates just enough to break up the termination of the bowl all the while perched atop a pedestal style foot that is notched adding a hint of mystery and shadow to the area. Perhaps one of the more interesting characteristics about this chawan is that despite its reliance on traditional forms and surfaces there is a distinctly contemporary appearance to this chawan, a modern spirit with a surface in motion conceivably moving to tomorrow.