“nendohas teamed up with Raku master potter Kichizaemon Jikinyu for ‘KICHIZAEMON X’ exhibitionthat comprises five captivating collections. Running from September 16, 2022, to March 11, 2023, at the Sagawa Art Museum, Japan, the display includes collaborative works from different artists and artisans, and the result sees a conjunction of colors, textures, materials, and techniques. Each piece is a reinterpretation of traditional Japanese pottery, unfolding different narratives behind it.
For example, the ‘chuwan’ series represents the passing of time, while the ‘michiwan’ series materializes the internal space of Raku ware. The ‘junwan -chroma-’ is a line of eight ceramic pieces completed by soaking them in ink to separate colors, the ‘junwan -redox-’ takes shape as a collection of three ceramic works fired after absorbing metal, and the ‘jihada’ is an installation piece that compromises five small spaces.
Deadline for entries: June 26
Jurying complete: July 24
Notifications emailed: July 30
Deadline to send accepted work: September 30
Opening at Bredin-Lee Gallery, KCMO…5-9pm: October 2
Return of unsold work*: October 31
AWARDS:
Best of Show ($500), 1st Runner Up (($300), 2nd Runner Up ($200).
Other prizes include Purchase Awards, equipment awards, gift certificates totaling over $1000.
SHIMPO CERAMICS is looking for teabowls to showcase in our booth at the 2017 NCECA Conference in Portland, OR. Thirty teabowls will be selected for exhibit in the SHIMPO Booth where three winners will be announced! Deadline for Entry: December 2nd, 2016
About the Juror: Born in Kobe, Kazu Oba spent his early years in Japan. He moved to Colorado in the 90’s and has called the Boulder area home ever since. He has continued to travel throughout the world for assistantships, workshops, and exhibitions. Kazu apprenticed under two masters, Jerry Wingren, a sculptor in stone and wood, then another master Takashi Nakazato, one of the world’s most renowned potters in Karatsu, one of the ceramic centers of Japan. Kazu’s pottery is dedicated to functional, everyday ware to be used in the home. His background as a chef distinctly influences his work, as he maintains a constant focus on the relationship between his pots and the food that will occupy them.
Please visit: www.kazuoba.com for more information about our Juror.
