Bowl / Seihakuji / Hokkaido / Ono Kotaro
Seihakuji-Bluish-White Porcelain Bowl by Ono Kotaro
Ono Kotaro (b.1953), winner of the 4th Mashiko Ceramics Competition Hamada Shoji Prize, creates sleek, sharp porcelain wares. Yet, what is unique about this artist is that his porcelain has two sides to its character: at first glance, his wares look crisp and cool, like fallen snowdrops. Yet at the same time, he has instilled in his works a delicate, warm glow that is not often found in porcelain wares. This trait can be seen especially in his Seihakuji (Bluish White Porcelain) works where Ono uses shinogi, or incisions, that give his pieces a wave-like rhythm that is uncommon in "static" porcelain. That can be seen in the rippling inner part of this splendid 'mountain lip' bowl. Ono has a keen sense of balance and design, and retains porcelain's elegance while simultaneously being innovative in his "soft yet sharp warmth." Ono's bowl is a perfect way to visually cool off during the hot summer months. A mention should be made that an Ono Seihakuji mizusashi (fresh water jar) was acquired by the famous Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation (one of the best Japanese Art collections overseas), and what's more, this piece was exhibited at the Metropolitan Musuem's Japan Wing a few years ago. This museum quality piece is 11.4cm.tallx29.9, in perfect condition with a signed box, stamped on base.
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