This year, we are once again delighted to present a solo exhibition by Shintaro Uchimura.
Uchimura’s distinctive interpretations of Korean and Karatsu ware—Uchimura Kōrai and Uchimura Karatsu—are characterized by refined forms and a quiet, weathered beauty. There may be no dramatic changes immediately apparent to the eye, yet within differences as subtle as the thickness of a sheet of paper, the landscapes that emerge on their surfaces have unquestionably grown richer and deeper.
These qualities are found among works born from the complex interplay of countless elements: the character of the clay, the soft opacity of the glaze, the way the crazing appears, subtle variations in color, and much more. Naturally, what one discovers in them will differ from person to person. As for me, I find myself excited every single time. Almost breathlessly so.
This exhibition will also include okimono, or sculptural objects. Their making is entirely different from that of vessels, yet they reveal the same exquisite sense of balance. And when that balance is combined with the qualities of ceramics that Uchimura has cultivated over many years—well, these are equally exciting to behold.
Alongside an outstanding selection of tea wares, flower vessels, sake wares, and tableware, we will present these new works for the first time.
We very much hope you will come and see the exhibition.
