| 1959 (Showa 34) | Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art/studied under Professor Kitade Tojiro and Asakura Isokichi |
|---|---|
| 1960 (Showa 35) | First selection at the Contemporary Art Exhibition (continuously submitted works thereafter) |
| 1961 (Showa 36) | Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father |
| 1962 (Showa 37) | Presenting a decorative plate to Ambassador Reischauer |
| 1964 (Showa 39) | First time selected for Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition |
| 1967 (Showa 42) | First time selected for the Nitten/Contemporary Crafts Exhibition (continuously thereafter) |
| 1969 (Showa 44) | Traveled to Europe and continued to take training trips |
| 1971 (Showa 46) | Minister of Labor Award |
| 1972 (Showa 47) | Appeared on NHK's "Living for Kutani Ware" |
| 1976 (Showa 51) | Prince Mikasa purchases "Early Spring" |
| 1979 (Showa 54) | Contemporary Craft Artists Association Member/Produced a sake cup for the Prime Minister's visit to China |
| 1980 (Showa 55) | Presented to Prince and Princess Hitachi |
| 1981 (Showa 56) | Hotel ceramic wall "Poem of the Forest" |
| 1987 (Showa 62) | Prime Minister's Commendation |
| 1988 (Showa 63) | Presenting a flower arrangement to Ambassador Asrani |
| 1993 (Heisei 5) | Presented to Prince Mikasa Takahito |
| 1994 (Heisei 6) | Solo exhibition at Switzer Gallery / Lecture at a US university |
| 1997 (Heisei 9) | Visiting Professor, Gallaudet University |
| 2002 (Heisei 14) | Solo exhibition at the Smithsonian Museum |
| 2003 (Heisei 15) | Visiting Professor, Ratchasuda University |
| 2005 (Heisei 17) | Edward Gallaudet Award Winner |
No. 12 decorative plate with pine, bamboo, plum and bird / by Tamekichi Mitsui
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No. 12 decorative plate with pine, bamboo, plum and bird / by Tamekichi Mitsui
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Work introduction
Kutani colored enamel instantly dominates the atmosphere. Mitsui Tamekichi III "No. 12 decorative plate: Pine, bamboo, plum and bird"
This decorative plate has an overwhelming presence that instantly elevates the atmosphere. This is a work by the third generation Mitsui Tamekichi. The five colors (red, yellow, green, purple, and indigo) unique to Kutani ware are expressed with the deep hues that Tamekichi is known for, giving it a strong presence as a work of art that transcends the boundaries of mere craftsmanship. The vibrant colors with a sense of weight that are reminiscent of Ko-Kutani and Yoshidaya are also stunning. The beloved motif of pine, bamboo, and plum is depicted like a landscape painting, and the surrounding area is filled with classical patterns, creating a highly aesthetically pleasing composition. The blank space in the center gives a pleasant sense of depth.
The third generation, Tamekichi Mitsui, has established a style that combines the traditions of Ko-Kutani with modern sophistication. This work also features a traditional design, but the clever combination of patterns gives it a modern impression, making it a masterpiece. The splendor of the colors he arrived at after many years of research is also noteworthy. The lustrous, deep colors are reminiscent of the era of Ko-Kutani and Yoshidaya.
This is the pinnacle of the tradition of overglaze painting that Kutani ware is proud of. Please enjoy the profound beauty of the works of the third generation Mitsui Tamekichi to your heart's content.
Product size: diameter 31 x height 5 cm
Accessories: Plate stand box Type: Paulownia wood box with string thread
Third generation Mitsui Tameyoshi
A painter who continues to pass on traditional Kutani ware to the present day
He inherited the Ko-Kutani style of early Kutani and the techniques of Yoshidaya Kiln. While using traditional designs such as landscapes and flowers, birds, wind and moon, he captivates with his works that have a modern and sophisticated atmosphere. As the pinnacle of Kutani ware tradition, he has established a firm aesthetic.
Biography
| 1959 (Showa 34) | Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art/studied under Professor Kitade Tojiro and Asakura Isokichi |
|---|---|
| 1960 (Showa 35) | First selection at the Contemporary Art Exhibition (continuously submitted works thereafter) |
| 1961 (Showa 36) | Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father |
| 1962 (Showa 37) | Presenting a decorative plate to Ambassador Reischauer |
| 1964 (Showa 39) | First time selected for Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition |
| 1967 (Showa 42) | First time selected for the Nitten/Contemporary Crafts Exhibition (continuously thereafter) |
| 1969 (Showa 44) | Traveled to Europe and continued to take training trips |
| 1971 (Showa 46) | Minister of Labor Award |
| 1972 (Showa 47) | Appeared on NHK's "Living for Kutani Ware" |
| 1976 (Showa 51) | Prince Mikasa purchases "Early Spring" |
| 1979 (Showa 54) | Contemporary Craft Artists Association Member/Produced a sake cup for the Prime Minister's visit to China |
| 1980 (Showa 55) | Presented to Prince and Princess Hitachi |
| 1981 (Showa 56) | Hotel ceramic wall "Poem of the Forest" |
| 1987 (Showa 62) | Prime Minister's Commendation |
| 1988 (Showa 63) | Presenting a flower arrangement to Ambassador Asrani |
| 1993 (Heisei 5) | Presented to Prince Mikasa Takahito |
| 1994 (Heisei 6) | Solo exhibition at Switzer Gallery / Lecture at a US university |
| 1997 (Heisei 9) | Visiting Professor, Gallaudet University |
| 2002 (Heisei 14) | Solo exhibition at the Smithsonian Museum |
| 2003 (Heisei 15) | Visiting Professor, Ratchasuda University |
| 2005 (Heisei 17) | Edward Gallaudet Award Winner |
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