Hitoshi Morimoto is a Japanese ceramic artist whose roots lie in Bizen-yaki, one of the six ancient kilns of Japan. His work to date has focused on tableware and flower vases, and his work is centered around BIZEN, which is characterized by traditional discoloration. He is known for his unique “SHIRHANA (White Flower)” series, which captures beautiful forms with a modern touch by firing Bizen clay in a kerosene kiln. In this exhibition, in addition to Bizen vases and tea bowls, he will present his new works created in 2022-23, including his first ceramic sculpture series, “Light & Shadow”.

With a background in traditional Bizen yaki kilns and a university degree in sculpture, Hitoshi Morimoto has recently been exploring the “relationship” between space, light and shadow in his sculptures. This exhibition presents his new endeavor of ceramic representation that transcends the boundary between pottery and sculpture, using traditional techniques as a foundation while approaching space beyond its functional purpose.

Misa Kuromoto, GALLERY crossing

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