| 1963~ (1963) |
Graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Technical High School, Department of Design Creative Art Exhibition, Tokyo Governor's Award, Asahi Shimbun Special Award, Hokuka Award, Grand Prize Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition Received the Excellence Award and the Hokuriku Shimbun Award at the Ishikawa Traditional Crafts Exhibition Winner of the Kutani Ware Industrial Design Competition When the Emperor and Empress visited the prefecture, we carefully made the tea bowls they used. Selected by the Japan Foundation for the World Traveling Exhibition of Japanese Crafts 23rd National Traditional Crafts Exhibition, First Place Grand Prix, Prime Minister's Award Winner of the Grand Prize at the 25th and 27th Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibitions (owned by Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art) Collection of Nara Ikoma Midorigaoka Museum of Art Certified as a member of the Ishikawa Prefecture Designated Intangible Cultural Property Kutani Ware Technique Preservation Society Exhibited at the Kaga Akae Exhibition, a national traveling exhibition (sponsored by Asahi Shimbun) Hermes watch dial (comparison of pieces) Created a ceramic tile "Grace" at Kanazawa Station Winner of the 1st Mitsui Golden Takumi Award Received the Ishikawa Prefecture Cultural Merit Award Received the Nomi City Cultural Merit Award "Tracing the Dimensions of Red Microcosm" exhibition held at Nara Midorigaoka Museum of Art 67th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition Selected Work Purchased by the Imperial Household Agency Winner of the 44th Ishikawa Television Award |
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| 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
Spring Awards: Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Ribbon Featured in "My Story" in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun |
Kutani Ware 9.5-gō Vase "Sakura Mai" (Dancing Cherry Blossoms) / Fukushima Buzan
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Kutani Ware 9.5-gō Vase "Sakura Mai" (Dancing Cherry Blossoms) / Fukushima Buzan
Sale price¥1,100,000
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Kutani Ware 9.5-gō Vase "Sakura Mai" (Dancing Cherry Blossoms) / Fukushima Buzan
Sale price¥1,100,000
Work introduction
Intricate and graceful akae saibyo. A one-of-a-kind piece by Fukushima Buzan: the 9.5-gō Vase "Sakura Mai."
"Akae saibyo" — Fukushima Buzan's signature technique — is the supreme art of rendering a design using only shades of a single red, built up through countless ultra-fine lines, at times finer than a strand of hair.
This vase, named "Sakura Mai" (Dancing Cherry Blossoms), depicts a fine geometric pattern, cherry blossoms, and birds. What's most astonishing is the richness of color the piece conveys, despite being rendered entirely in a single shade of red. From a distance, the eye is drawn to its sheer brilliance; move closer, and you discover an almost dizzying density of meticulous linework. This handiwork, more overwhelming the closer you look, along with the quiet intensity it holds within, is nothing short of masterful.
What's equally remarkable in this piece is Buzan's extraordinary sense of composition. The precise, rhythmically repeating geometric pattern gives way to delicately drifting cherry blossoms, and then to birds soaring freely across the surface. This vivid contrast, along with his masterful use of negative space, is where his true artistry shines. Within the taut, dense detail, pockets of open space breathe freely, lending the work remarkable depth and a pleasing rhythm.
Inside the lid of the accompanying paulownia box, the inscription "ōju" (made to order) confirms this as an authentic, specially commissioned work by the artist's own hand — a testament to the pride and value of a truly one-of-a-kind piece, into which Buzan poured the full measure of his skill and artistic vision.
Size: Diameter 8.8cm × Height 28.5cm
Box Type: Paulownia wood box with cord ties
Fukushima Takeyama
A leading expert in detailed red-glazed painting.
A fascinating world of red created by extremely fine lines
Akae 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.
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.
He has also produced many disciples, who are also active in the industry.
Biography
| 1963~ (1963) |
Graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Technical High School, Department of Design Creative Art Exhibition, Tokyo Governor's Award, Asahi Shimbun Special Award, Hokuka Award, Grand Prize Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition Received the Excellence Award and the Hokuriku Shimbun Award at the Ishikawa Traditional Crafts Exhibition Winner of the Kutani Ware Industrial Design Competition When the Emperor and Empress visited the prefecture, we carefully made the tea bowls they used. Selected by the Japan Foundation for the World Traveling Exhibition of Japanese Crafts 23rd National Traditional Crafts Exhibition, First Place Grand Prix, Prime Minister's Award Winner of the Grand Prize at the 25th and 27th Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibitions (owned by Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art) Collection of Nara Ikoma Midorigaoka Museum of Art Certified as a member of the Ishikawa Prefecture Designated Intangible Cultural Property Kutani Ware Technique Preservation Society Exhibited at the Kaga Akae Exhibition, a national traveling exhibition (sponsored by Asahi Shimbun) Hermes watch dial (comparison of pieces) Created a ceramic tile "Grace" at Kanazawa Station Winner of the 1st Mitsui Golden Takumi Award Received the Ishikawa Prefecture Cultural Merit Award Received the Nomi City Cultural Merit Award "Tracing the Dimensions of Red Microcosm" exhibition held at Nara Midorigaoka Museum of Art 67th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition Selected Work Purchased by the Imperial Household Agency Winner of the 44th Ishikawa Television Award |
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| 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
Spring Awards: Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Ribbon Featured in "My Story" in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun |
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