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Exploring ceramic art of China, Japan
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CERAMIC works by Chinese and Japanese artists are showcased at the newly opened Shanghai Art Collection Museum — Takashimaya Art Space.
The art space is a gallery jointly established by Shanghai Art Collection Museum and Shanghai Takashimaya Department store.
“Ware Refined — The Beauty of Chinese and Japanese Ceramic Art” is the launch exhibition.
Combing Takashimaya’s 186 years of brand success in Japan with the museum’s rich experiences and resources, this art space aims to feature artworks from many countries worldwide including China and Japan, with a wide range of forms including art and craft, painting and calligraphy.
For those who are interested in Japanese ceramics, Kutaniyaki and Aritayaki are the spotlight of the exhibition.
Originated in the middle of the 17th century, Kutani wares are marked by their vivid dark colors that epitomize lavish aesthetics. It is theorized that the long, harsh and grey winters of the Hokuiku region led people living there to create ceramic wares with strong and bold colors.
The classical five colors-style includes green, blue, yellow, purple and red. The designs are bold and normally depict landscapes, the beauty of nature, and people. The patterns usually cover most of the surface of each piece with abundant hues.
However, different from Kutaniyaki, Aritayaki is more simply colored with a unique elegance.
The making of Aritayaki porcelain is a complex and time consuming process, which requires skills and expertise.
In 1616, a Korean ceramist named Yi Sam-pyeong discovered kaolin deposits in Izumi Mountain, in Artia. This discovery was essentially the beginning of the porcelain industry in Japan. For hundreds of years this mountain was where kaolin rocks were quarried to make Aritayaki White Porcelain.
The actual manufacture of these pottery pieces begins with collecting kaolin rocks and crushing them with a machine called a “stamper.” The stamping turns the rocks into a fine powder which is mixed with water, and filtered through a fine mesh screen to remove unwanted impurities. Finally, the excess water used for filtering is removed by a process called “pressing,” and the resulting clay produced is the basis for all Aritayaki pottery.
Date: Through April 16,
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