With the theme of "The World of White Porcelain," we will introduce white porcelain artists who are perfect for the hot summer. This summer, we will be introducing the appeal of white porcelain, blue-white porcelain, and celadon porcelain, with their transparently white skin and cool pale blue glaze, together with four artists.
The first one is Mr. Akio Momota (an artist living in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture), a popular author who has been featured in Kateigaho. The elegant form of the white porcelain has a light celadon glaze applied to it, and the abstract design drawn with glaze on the pure white base is attractive. All of the works have an elegant and dignified appearance, but they also give a strange feeling of softness and warmth. Most of the pieces are one-of-a-kind pieces made on a potter's wheel.
We would like to introduce some of Mr. Momota's creative and stylish works.
This is an adorable espresso cup. The small handle is also designed to be easy to hold with your fingertips. A stylish espresso cup that perfectly combines tradition and modernity. The rust glaze on the rim is an accent.
*Capacity: Approximately 30-40ml (cc) per cup
This is a work that is hardly available on the internet. This time, we asked Mr. Momota to specially exhibit a few of his works.
This piece is accented with an abstract lapis lazuli pattern drawn with glaze.
*Capacity: Approximately 30-40ml (cc) per cup
This is an espresso cup with a calm jet black glaze that creates a mature atmosphere.
*Capacity: Approximately 30-40ml (cc) per cup
Sakeware｜Rust glaze single spouted form
Blue and white porcelain with a beautiful pale blue glaze. It has a gentle, rounded shape that is moist and comfortable to the touch. In addition, the rust glaze on the edge of the mouth is an accent. It's a size that's easy for women to hold, has just the right amount of weight and stability, and can hold just under 1 cup of alcohol. The sharpness of the spout is also perfect.
This is also a beautiful blue-white porcelain with a pale blue glaze. The edge of the mouth has a soft square shape and is accented with rust glaze. The mouth is thin and smooth, and I think the rounded shape allows you to fully enjoy the aroma of sake. Please enjoy it as a set with single spouted form.
blue and white porcelain cup
The smooth pale blue glaze that is unique to Momota is attractive. It has an elegant appearance, but the pool of glaze around the waist creates an indescribable scenery, giving it a mysterious sense of softness and warmth. The rim is thinly drawn using outstanding potter's wheel technology and has a smooth texture that can be used for a wide range of purposes, including tea and coffee, as well as alcohol on the rocks.
Left: Diameter 8.8 x Height 7.8cm
Medium: diameter 6.5 x height 8.0cm
Right: Diameter 9.1 x height 8.0cm
Plate (coloration) *2 pieces 1 set
The design is abstractly drawn with glaze on pure white porcelain, giving it a traditional yet modern feel. You will be captivated by the one-of-a-kind design created by the outstanding potter's wheel technique and chance. It is also recommended as a plate that looks great on Instagram. *Diameter 16cm (about 5 sun)
Plate (jet black) *1 set of 2 plates
The design is abstractly drawn with jet black glaze on pure white porcelain fabric, giving it a traditional yet modern feel. You will be captivated by the one-of-a-kind design created by the outstanding potter's wheel technique and chance. It is also recommended as a plate that looks great on Instagram. *Slightly deeper than Aya *Diameter 16cm (about 5 sun)
Mr. Momota is also actively involved in creating objects.
Left: Object “Prayer” Width 12.0 x Depth 12.0 x Height 60.0cm
Right: Object “Shadow” Width 13.5 x Depth 12.5 x Height 52.0cm
Bottom: Object “free” width 59.0 x depth 17.2 x height 7.8 cm
Click here for more information on Momota's profile and works.
https://andpolite.com/en-usa/collections/akio-momota
*The photo is from Momota's gallery " in blue Akatsuki."
*This includes works that are not available, but if you would like to purchase them, please contact us.
Quick note: What are white porcelain and celadon?
White porcelain, blue white porcelain, and celadon porcelain are all made from the same raw material: china clay made from crushed white stones. When a glaze that becomes transparent when fired is applied to an unglazed pottery, it becomes "white porcelain" and the "white" base color stands out. When the glaze contains a small amount of iron and is fired in low oxygen conditions (reduction firing), the transparent glaze turns blue, resulting in "blue-white porcelain" and "celadon porcelain." The "blueness" changes depending on the amount of iron, degree of reduction, thickness of glaze, etc. In order to express the “white” and “blue” you want, you will need a highly skilled technique.