| 1948 (Showa 23) | Born in Teraicho, Ishikawa Prefecture (now Nomi City) |
|---|---|
| 1974 (Showa 49) | Studied under Tsuyoshi Yamachika at the Creative Art Association |
| 1976 (Showa 51) | Kutani New Works Exhibition, Grand Prize Winner |
| 1982 (Showa 57) | Selected for the 29th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition |
| 1985 (Showa 60) | Recommended as a full member of the Japan Kogei Association |
| 1995 (Heisei 7) | Creative Art Exhibition "Member's Award" |
| 1998 (Heisei 10) | Received the Tokyo Governor's Award at the Creative Art Exhibition |
| 1999 (Heisei 11) | Traditional craftsman certification |
| 2000 (Heisei 12) | Received the Technical Award at the Traditional Kutani Crafts Exhibition |
| 2002 (Heisei 14) | The 48th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition's winning work "Colored Bird and Melon Design Vase" was purchased by the Imperial Household Agency. |
| 2005 (Heisei 17) | Received the Japan Crafts Association Award at the New Ceramic Art Exhibition (Japan Crafts Association) |
| 2007 (Heisei 19) | Received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 60th Creative Art Exhibition |
| 2009 (Heisei 21) | The 56th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition's winning work "Yamagirai Design Flower Vase" was purchased by the Imperial Household Agency. |
| 2011 (Heisei 23) | The 58th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, a winning work "Colored Wild Grape Design" was purchased by the Imperial Household Agency. |
Ceramic plaque: Maple and jade / Yoshiaki Yamada
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Ceramic plaque: Maple and jade / Yoshiaki Yamada
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Ceramic plaque: Maple and jade / Yoshiaki Yamada
Sale price¥495,000
Work introduction
This dynamic bird-and-flower masterpiece by traditional craftsman Yoshiaki Yamada depicts vibrantly autumnal maple leaves and a jadeite bird in dynamic flight. Multiple vibrant blue-green jadeite birds fly across a white porcelain panel, surrounded by maple leaves in a gradation from deep green to red, creating a refreshing composition that evokes the autumn breeze. The intricate detail of each vein in the autumn leaves, applied using the Kutani ware color painting technique, and the flapping movement of the jadeite bird give the piece a vitality that makes it hard to believe it is a still image.
Yoshiaki Yamada is a master craftsman who, while carrying on the traditions of Kutani ware, expresses flowers and birds with his own unique sensibility, earning him acclaim at exhibitions such as the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. In "Maple and Jade," the realistic shape and lustrous texture of the maple leaves, as well as the sharp beak and mottled color of the jadeite feathers, are reproduced with meticulous brushwork, highlighting the beautiful colors that combine the splendor of the autumn leaves with the vividness of the jadeite. Maples are deeply rooted in Japanese culture as a symbol of autumn, and jadeite is considered an auspicious bird due to its jewel-like brilliance. This combination symbolizes the harmony of vibrant energy and the richness of the changing seasons.
The sophisticated gold frame and deep blue cloth mat create an elegant finish that further enhances the vivid colors of the artwork, and the vertical form gives it a modern impression.It can be used in a variety of scenes, such as living rooms, dining rooms, hallway walls, and store display windows, and will add a seasonal and luxurious feel to any space.
This is a wonderful item that we recommend not only for your home, but also as a special gift or souvenir.
Product size: 74cm x 41.7cm
Box type: Paper box
Yoshiaki Yamada
He is a leading figure in the modern Ko-Kutani style of painting, which focuses on the four seasons and captures the tranquil beauty of nature.
His works, which feature fresh colors that he has created by expanding on the traditional five colors of Kutani and delicate painting that is meticulous down to the smallest detail, have received such high praise that he has been honored to be purchased by the Imperial Household Agency on multiple occasions.
Please come and see the exquisite pieces, such as vases and tatara plates, which are carefully designed to convey a refined elegance.
■ Full member of the Japan Crafts Association / Representative of the Creative Art Association
■ Member of Ishikawa Prefecture Ceramic Art Association / Traditional Craftsman
Biography
| 1948 (Showa 23) | Born in Teraicho, Ishikawa Prefecture (now Nomi City) |
|---|---|
| 1974 (Showa 49) | Studied under Tsuyoshi Yamachika at the Creative Art Association |
| 1976 (Showa 51) | Kutani New Works Exhibition, Grand Prize Winner |
| 1982 (Showa 57) | Selected for the 29th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition |
| 1985 (Showa 60) | Recommended as a full member of the Japan Kogei Association |
| 1995 (Heisei 7) | Creative Art Exhibition "Member's Award" |
| 1998 (Heisei 10) | Received the Tokyo Governor's Award at the Creative Art Exhibition |
| 1999 (Heisei 11) | Traditional craftsman certification |
| 2000 (Heisei 12) | Received the Technical Award at the Traditional Kutani Crafts Exhibition |
| 2002 (Heisei 14) | The 48th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition's winning work "Colored Bird and Melon Design Vase" was purchased by the Imperial Household Agency. |
| 2005 (Heisei 17) | Received the Japan Crafts Association Award at the New Ceramic Art Exhibition (Japan Crafts Association) |
| 2007 (Heisei 19) | Received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 60th Creative Art Exhibition |
| 2009 (Heisei 21) | The 56th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition's winning work "Yamagirai Design Flower Vase" was purchased by the Imperial Household Agency. |
| 2011 (Heisei 23) | The 58th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, a winning work "Colored Wild Grape Design" was purchased by the Imperial Household Agency. |
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