{"title":"Fukushima Takeyama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9867\/2638\/files\/fukushima-buzan.jpg?v=1768273360\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA leading expert in detailed red-glazed painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA fascinating world of red created by extremely fine lines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAkae saibyo is a superb technique of drawing patterns and pictures with extremely fine lines using the red of Bengara. In the long history of Kutani ware, this Akae saibyo (Sano Akae) technique was once on the verge of being discontinued, but it was Fukushima Takeyama who revived it.\u003cbr\u003e The intricate patterns and the strength and weakness of the lines create a rich, deep and gorgeous overglaze design, captivating the viewer despite being a single red color. His works are immensely popular in Japan and highly regarded around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHe has also produced many disciples, who are also active in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHistory of pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"568\" height=\"30\" style=\"width: 101.429%; height: 550.843px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; height: 450.656px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1963\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eGraduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Technical High School, Department of Design\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Creative Art Exhibition: Tokyo Governor's Award, Asahi Shimbun Special Award, Hokuka Award, and Grand Prize\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Received the Excellence Award and the Hokuriku Shimbun Award at the Ishikawa Traditional Crafts Exhibition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Winner of the Kutani Ware Industrial Design Competition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e We carefully crafted the tea bowls used by the Emperor and Empress when they visited the prefecture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Selected by the Japan Foundation for the World Traveling Exhibition of Japanese Crafts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e 23rd National Traditional Crafts Exhibition, First Place Grand Prix, Prime Minister's Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Winner of the Grand Prize at the 25th and 27th Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibitions (owned by Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Hakone Narukawa Museum of Art\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Collection of Nara Ikoma Midorigaoka Museum of Art\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Certified as a member of the Ishikawa Prefecture Designated Intangible Cultural Property Kutani Ware Technique Preservation Society\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Exhibited at the Kaga Akae Exhibition, a national traveling exhibition (sponsored by Asahi Shimbun)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Hermes watch dial (comparison of pieces) production\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Created a ceramic tile \"Grace\" at Kanazawa Station\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003eWinner of the 1st Mitsui Golden Takumi Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Received the Ishikawa Prefecture Cultural Merit Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Received the Nomi City Cultural Merit Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \"Tracing the Dimensions of Red Microcosm\" exhibition held at Nara Midorigaoka Museum of Art\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e 67th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition Selected Work Purchased by the Imperial Household Agency\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Winner of the 44th Ishikawa Television Award \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2021\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eSpring Awards: Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Ribbon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-ti\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Featured in \"My Story\" in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kutani-vase-akae-saibyo-sakura-fukushima-buzan","title":"Kutani ware 9.5 size vase with cherry blossoms \/ Takeyama Fukushima","description":"\u003cp\u003e A delicate and elegant red-glazed vase by Fukushima Takeyama, a one-of-a-kind piece, \"9.5\" Vase with Sakura Dance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFukushima Takeyama's signature style, \"Akae Saibyo,\" is a supreme technique that makes extensive use of extremely fine lines, sometimes thinner than a hair, and is created using only shades of red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This vase, named \"Sakura Dance,\" is decorated with small patterns, cherry blossoms, and birds, but what is astonishing is the richness of the colors, which makes it hard to believe it is all red. From a distance, the gorgeousness captivates, but when you look closely, you realize that the vase is densely packed with intricate lines that are mind-bogglingly detailed. The closer you get, the more you are overwhelmed by the delicate handiwork, and the \"quiet power\" hidden within, making it truly worthy of being called a work of god.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOne cannot help but admire Fukushima's exceptional \"compositional genius\" in this work. From the meticulously and systematically drawn small pattern to the graceful cherry blossoms that float softly and gently, and the birds that fly freely and freely. I feel that the true essence of this work lies in this vivid contrast and the exquisite \"use of white space.\" Amidst the intensely detailed depiction, there coexists a spaciousness that seems to breathe, giving the work a deep depth and a pleasant rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The word \"Ouju\" (required) is inscribed on the inside of the lid of the paulownia wood box that contains this work, proving that it is an authentic piece made specifically to order. It expresses the pride and value of this unique piece of art, into which the artist poured his unstinting skills and finest composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Product size: diameter 8.8 x height 28.5cm\u003cbr\u003e Box type: Paulownia wood box with string\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"九谷プレミアムセレクション","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507286163710,"sku":"hp-91","price":1100000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9867\/2638\/files\/hp-91.webp?v=1762998214"},{"product_id":"kutani-large-bowl-akae-saibyo-komonte-buzan-fukushima","title":"Kutani ware No. 16 large bowl, detailed red painting, small patterned design \/ Takeyama Fukushima","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of intricate red-glazed detailing. Fukushima Takeyama's limited edition \"16-size large bowl with small pattern\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This magnificent piece features an intricately patterned small motif covering the entire surface of a large bowl measuring 48cm in diameter. At first glance, it appears to be a beautiful, orderly arrangement of geometric shapes, but upon closer inspection, one is astonished to discover that it is actually a mind-boggling accumulation of extremely fine lines. Although it is a single red color, the profound shades created by varying the density and strength of the lines and the use of different brushstrokes give the impression of a richness of color that is hard to believe is a single color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Akae saigaki (decorative painting) is a technique in which patterns are created by densely packing lines sometimes as thin as a hair. This delicate technique, known as \"superb skill,\" is applied to every corner of such a huge bowl, requiring not only exceptional skill but also extraordinary mental strength. The contrast between the overwhelming scale and the extreme detail creates a majestic presence that leaves viewers speechless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Fukushima Takeyama, a leading expert in Akae (red porcelain) detailing, has revived this technique, which was once on the verge of extinction. This work, measuring an impressive 16cm in size, is a museum-quality masterpiece that embodies his passion and skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The viewer is overwhelmed, yet at the same time feels a gentle, enveloping comfort, perhaps because Takeyama's sincere personality is embodied in the hand-drawn lines. The sophisticated composition that harmonizes the traditional \"komonte\" design with modern spaces is truly a state of mind that only he can achieve. Perhaps there is no other work that is more aptly described as \"detailed and graceful.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product size: diameter 48cm x height 9cm\u003cbr\u003e Box type: Paulownia wood box with string\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"九谷プレミアムセレクション","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507302744318,"sku":"ap3-4002","price":2200000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9867\/2638\/files\/ap3-4002.webp?v=1762999641"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9867\/2638\/collections\/fukushima-buzan.jpg?v=1770088226","url":"https:\/\/kutanipremium.jp\/en\/collections\/fukushima-buzan.oembed","provider":"九谷プレミアムセレクション","version":"1.0","type":"link"}