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Mihara Ken (1958- ), is one of Japan's most creative contemporary ceramic artists. His respect from critics and fans of the pottery world is growing year by year both within and outside of Japan. He comes from the land of Izumo (present-day Shimane Prefecture), a mystical part of Western Japan steeped in ancient mythology and Shinto religion. Izumo is where the many gods of Japan congregate every October to discuss the workings of the world. Mihara wished to capture the mythical mysticism of his home, to capture the tones that were analogous to the breathtaking rural landscapes of Izumo -hence, he arrived at his Sekki, or "stoneware" series. Mihara's Sekki have a primordial energy, both subtle yet sublime, that is rich in Japanese spirituality -such are his sleek ceremonial forms and color schemes of grayish purples and blues and his recent beige, a call to both nature and Shinto, of Sue and Yayoi ancient wares, of Kamoda Shoji and Suzuki Osamu. A fine bilingual book was published about Mihara and the Izumo gods a few years back. This long 'boat' form is a 2006 creation and a contemporary masterpiece of Japanese ceramic art. It's 16cm.tallx52x14, in perfect condition with a signed box.
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