HANABI II

Recently I was contacted regarding making another hanabi fireworks teabowl but they didn't want an "exact" copy of the orginal set, rather something that had the same general decoration and feel but would stand apart from the other bowl. I was rather relieved they wanted something in the same style and technique because whenever you actually try to make a copy, exact or close, things don't normally pan out well, at least from my experience. On top of that, revisting something almost a year later I know I always wonder if I will get to the heart of why the individual wants it in the first place, does it have the same spirit or sensibility. I know this is basically a simple bowl with a very simple technique employed and not complex rocket science but when  someone wants something the goal is to try to live up to the expectation.     

Illustrated is the recreated hanabi technique, the white areas and the bowl shape are made a bit more formal with high mostly straight sides and just a hint of throwing rings around the form. As for the colors, they were easy to match and the bowl has that deep black, glossy look broken up with the white panels and colors punctuated and splashed across the surface. I would like to think I succeeded in my goal as the customer was happy so I guess that is about as good as it gets.