Left: Kiln-changed mortar, clayφ24.5×h8cm, 2022
Right: Fire colored mortar, clay φ25.5×h8.2cm, 2022
Right: Fire colored mortar, clay φ25.5×h8.2cm, 2022
Nozomu Shinohara Lab. Kamaru.
November 1st — December 3rd, 2022
November 1st — December 3rd, 2022
OPENING: Friday, November 4th from 4 - 7pm at AMMON TOKYO
AMMON TOKYO and Wada Garou Tokyo are pleased to announce a solo exhibition by ceramic artist Nozomu Shinohara, "Nozomu Shinohara Laboratory - Kamaru”. It will be held from Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
Shinohara studied under Nobuo Furutani of Shigaraki before establishing himself there in 1999. In recent years, his encounters with American wood- fired kiln researchers and his participation in the US projects have led him to break down preconceived ideas of Shigaraki clay and pursue new possibilities.
In this exhibition, the inside of the gallery will be used as a laboratory, visitors will be able to compare works created under different conditions, such as molding method, temperature, and clay, at AMMON TOKYO (Jimbocho) and Wada Garou Tokyo (Ginza).
We hope you will enjoy the world created by Shinohara's endless curiosity about Shigaraki clay, his dialogue with the flames that can reach 1,300 degrees Celsius, and the fusion of the clay and the ashes that
soar to the space.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Even the 200-million-year-old soil in the United States is geologically recent, so Shigaraki clay, which is 3 to 8 million years old, is as if it was created just a few seconds ago. Therefore, there is a wide range of gradation in Shigaraki clay, including pure white soil with low iron content, or reacts with ash and easily becomes glazed, or mixed with feldspar, leaves, and a lot of organic matter. It is most interesting to cut out and express the lively soil that is being stirred up in real time by these crustal changes. And by using the anagama kiln to bring out the full potential of the clay, something even more varied and unseen is created. Shigaraki clay looks like a gold nugget to me.
PROFILE
Nozomu SHINOHARA | Ceramic Artist
Born in Osaka in 1972. Based in the ceramic village of Shigaraki. Bringing out the charm of pottery by mainly using a self-built anagama, and pursuing modern firewood kiln. After studying under Nobuo Furutani from 1991, completed Shiga Prefectural Shigaraki Pottery Technology of glaze course at the test site in 1998. Established since 1999, and has participated in solo and group exhibitions throughout Japan. Certified as a traditional craftsman of Shigaraki ware by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry; awarded the 23rd Shumei Cultural Foundation Award in 2012; participated in workshops and train kiln firing at Stanford University and Utah State University in 2019.
In cooperation with: Waraku web
【Information】
Nozomu Shinohara Lab. Kamaru.
November 1st — December 3rd, 2022
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◆Venue #1: AMMON TOKYO
Opening hours: Mon.— Sat. 10:00~18:30 Closed: Sunday and National holiday Maison de Ville Kanda Jimbocho 1F 2-11-4 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051 Tel /Fax: 03-6261-0018 Email: info@ammon.co.jp Website: www.ammon.co.jp |
◆Venue #2: Wada Garou Tokyo
Opening hours: Tue.—Sat. 13:00~18:30 Closed: Sunday, Monday and National Holiday 3F 3-5-16, Ginza Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 Tel/Fax: 03-6263-2404 Email: info@wadagarou.com Website: www.wadagarou.com |