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九谷焼 作家・高聡文によるクワガタの置物。彩色金襴手の緻密な文様と、重厚な真鍮製の脚が融合した昆虫アート。
九谷焼 作家・高聡文によるクワガタの置物。彩色金襴手の緻密な文様と、重厚な真鍮製の脚が融合した昆虫アート。
九谷焼 作家・高聡文によるクワガタの置物。彩色金襴手の緻密な文様と、重厚な真鍮製の脚が融合した昆虫アート。
クワガタの背面に施された彩色金襴手と花詰のディテール。極細の金彩による九谷焼の伝統技法。
クワガタの背面に施された彩色金襴手と花詰のディテール。極細の金彩による九谷焼の伝統技法。
クワガタの背面に施された彩色金襴手と花詰のディテール。極細の金彩による九谷焼の伝統技法。
九谷焼 作家・高聡文によるクワガタの置物。彩色金襴手の緻密な文様と、重厚な真鍮製の脚が融合した昆虫アート。
九谷焼 作家・高聡文によるクワガタの置物。彩色金襴手の緻密な文様と、重厚な真鍮製の脚が融合した昆虫アート。
九谷焼 作家・高聡文によるクワガタの置物。彩色金襴手の緻密な文様と、重厚な真鍮製の脚が融合した昆虫アート。
九谷焼 作家・高聡文によるクワガタの置物。彩色金襴手の緻密な文様と、重厚な真鍮製の脚が融合した昆虫アート。展示用のアクリルケース付き。
九谷焼 作家・高聡文によるクワガタの置物。彩色金襴手の緻密な文様と、重厚な真鍮製の脚が融合した昆虫アート。
Satoshi Taka

Rhinoceros Beetle Kutani Lagoon / Taka Satoshifumi

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九谷焼 作家・高聡文によるクワガタの置物。彩色金襴手の緻密な文様と、重厚な真鍮製の脚が融合した昆虫アート。
Rhinoceros Beetle Kutani Lagoon / Taka Satoshifumi Sale price¥198,000

Work introduction

Commentary

"Rhinoceros Beetle Kutani Lagoon" is an ambitious piece created by the master of Kutani ware, Taka Satoshi.
When you look at the work while thinking about the unique name "Kutani Lagoon," its beauty becomes even more profound. The rhinoceros beetle, the king of the forest, originally symbolizes "land" such as earth and wood. By combining this with the word "lagoon" (clear waters/inland sea), perhaps the beetle's shell is likened to "a mysterious water surface that changes color with the reflection of light." The brilliance of this work is so fantastical that it stirs such imaginations.

Takashi is one of the rare legitimate heirs to the style of the master Kutani Shozo, who captivated the world and led the Japonism movement. From "Saishiki Kinrande," featuring vibrant colors and gold, to "Akae Saigai," which requires virtuosity, Takashi's highly artistic expression, which is only possible because he has mastered the various techniques of Kutani, shines through in every detail.

The highlight of this piece is the painting on the back, where Taka's high level of skill shines through. Classical motifs such as diamonds, scales, and waves, called "seigaiha," are intricately painted using his signature gold brocade technique. The combination of the gradation of blue (green), one of the five Kutani colors, and the dominant gold paint gives off a noble brilliance like a jewel.
There is no compromise in the design, and brass is used for details such as the feet, giving the piece just the right amount of weight.

This highly refined piece was acquired through a special connection and is a precious masterpiece that can be said to be the pinnacle of modern Kutani ware.

Product size: Front width 10 x depth 8.5 x height 4 cm
Box type: Gift box, with special case
Artist introduction

Satoshi Taka

Satoshi Taka

A touching beauty painted using traditional techniques.

The famous Kutani Kogaigama kiln creates one-of-a-kind pieces by inheriting traditional Kutani ware techniques such as "Colored Gold Brocade," "Flower Packing," and "Red Painting," while adding their own unique touches.

The master of this craft is Taka Satoshibun. The soft gold coloring and the skillfully painted colors are done with fine brushstrokes. Gorgeous, beautiful, and full of flavor. You will be captivated by the splendor and lose track of time for a while. Please enjoy the beauty of Taka Satoshibun's outstanding technique.

Biography

1986 After Osaka University of Arts, he attended the Kutani Ware Technical Training Institute
1987 First time exhibiting at Nitten Exhibition, first time being selected
First time exhibited at the Japan New Crafts Exhibition and first time selected. Selected consecutively.
1995 Contemporary Art Exhibition Hokkoku Prize
2003 Appointed as a judge for the Japan New Crafts Exhibition
Received the Kama Memorial Award at the 67th Issuikai Exhibition
2007-2008 Received the Honorable Mention Award at the Issuikai Exhibition
2011 Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
2012 Received the Kanazawa Mayor's Award at the Japan Traditional Crafts Branch Exhibition
2015 Solo exhibitions in Vienna, Dubai, and Guangzhou
Vienna Masterpiece Collection: First Asian artist invited
2018 Invited to the Jingdezhen Kutani Masters Exhibition
2019 Certified Japanese Traditional Craftsman

Other Activities and Achievements

Created "Rape Blossom Bowl" for the Ryotaro Shiba Memorial Museum
Numerous solo exhibitions both in Japan and overseas
As a professor at the Kutani Ware Technical Training Institute, he also works to train successors.

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