Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Thank you for coming to Ruri&Eiko Exhibtion

Thank you for coming to Ruri & Eiko's Exhibition.
You still have chance to see their works!

Thank you for coming to Ruri and Eiko's Exhibition - Microscopic Craft from KAGA -.
We are so happy to create this beautiful exhibition with wonderful artists.
Both of their works cannot exist without their technique, experience and insight.
If you missed the exhibition, please come and take a look, we still have their works.

Sincerely,





Thursday, October 24, 2013

Opening Reception Tomorrow 6pm-8pm Microscopic Craft from KAGA 10/25, 26, 27


Ruri Takeuchi & Eiko Tanaka Duo Exhibition
- Microscopic Craft from KAGA –
October 25th Fri. - 27th Sun.

Opening Reception
Tomorrow 6pm-8pm

Nestled in the Sea of Japan is Ishikawa prefecture.
For roughly 350 years, between the period of Japan’s Warring States and the Edo Period, Kaga province, in Ishikawa prefecture, became known for its wood and lacquer ware from Yamanaka city and ceramic ware from Kaga city; it was a tradition of craft-making which was passed down from generation to generation.

Kaga’s tradition of craft is rooted in the culture of Chanoyu and Noh Drama, but it is also the skill and driving spirit of the artisans that continue to make the craft.
While following the tradition of the craft, the artisans continue to push forward a more contemporary dynamic.

Porcelain painting artist, Ruri Takeuchi, and wood turning and lacquer ware artist, Eiko Tanaka, are two young artisans who are reinvigorating the traditional Kaga craft.

Every piece is created with a deliberate and refined hand - wood-turned lacquer ware pieces and painted porcelain pieces that express the two artists different worldviews and the mastering of their respective crafts. This three-day exhibition will be an exploration of their talents and the tradition of Kaga craft.

Please join us for the Opening Reception TOMORROW 6pm - 8pm.
The exhibition will be on three days, Ruri and Eiko will be here during the exhibition!

October 25th Fri. 11am - 8 pm
October 26th Sat. 12pm - 6 pm
October 27th Sun. 12pm - 6 pm

*Their past exhibition at Sara, please click the below.
Exhibition 2010 - Next Generation of Porcelain Paintings -
Exhibition 2011 - The way of Tea Ceremony of KAGA -
Exhibition 2012 - Traditional Art and Craft from KAGA -


At the forefront of more than 350 years of history of traditional Kaga crafts are two female artists--Ruri Takeuchi and Eiko Tanaka.
For these two young artists, Ruri, a Kutani ware artist, and Eiko, a Yamanaka lacquerware artist, the future holds incredible potential.


Ruri Takeuchi is an artist who paints exquisitely fine motifs on porcelain pieces - boxes, incense holders, or small figurines.
A native of Nara prefecture, in Japan, Ruri studied at Kyoto's School of Traditional Arts and Crafts.  Upon graduation, she apprenticed under Chousa Yamamoto, a renown porcelain artist, and became entranced by traditional Kaga crafts and Kutani porcelain painting.  She would spend four years learning and developing her techniques in porcelain painting.
In 2010, Sara Japanese Pottery held a group exhibition, "KAGAKUTANI in NY 2010," where she premiered her vivid designs as an independent artist, not as a learner.
"Microscopic Craft from KAGA" will be Ruri's fourth time showing in New York.

“With each individual work, including the title, I condense a single universe into that piece.  The motifs are mostly inspired by nature, and I find it most satisfying when someone is able to look at my work and experience a soft breeze, hear the voice of a bird, or recreate a feeling from some story.”
-Ruri Takeuchi

Her works are as she describes them.  She encapsulates a single scene from nature into a design with lush green leaves surrounding a marten or rabbit, or an elegant expression of a bird with glamorous feathers.
Her brushstrokes, the point tapered to a single hair, paint thin and wispy lines.  It is with her steady hand and delicate brush that she draws the outline and applies the color to fill the design, and which compels her precise and beautiful craft.


On a horizontal lathe, Eiko Tanaka mounts a piece of wood.  As the lathe turns, she uses her sharpened utensils to carefully carve out a light and delicate form.  From a traditional form of artistry, her exquisite skill and confidence comes from experience and passion; she listens and reacts to the wood while shaping its surfaces.

She creates a perfect curve only by the sensation in her fingertip when her self-made tools come into contact with the quickly spinning wood.

The wood she uses, such as Black Persimmon tree, is scarce.  It is preserved for over 20 years meticulously treated and dried, waiting for the perfect moment to be handled.  Oftentimes, the apprentice will inherit this wood from their mentor - it is simultaneously a moment of burden and of great responsibility.
Eiko's refined techniques are guided by the beauty of the wood grain, which radiates from beneath the layer of lacquer.  Every work, though contemporary, is every bit intertwined with its history.

Take the piece into your hand, and you are grasping the voice of the wood.



Monday, October 21, 2013

Microscopic Craft from KAGA 10/25, 26, 27 : Artist Information



Ruri Takeuchi & Eiko Tanaka Duo Exhibition
- Microscopic Craft from KAGA –
October 25th Fri. - 27th Sun.
Opening Reception October 25th Fri. 6pm-8pm

Two Female Artists
The future holds incredible potential

At the forefront of more than 350 years of history of traditional Kaga crafts are two female artists--Ruri Takeuchi and Eiko Tanaka.
For these two young artists, Ruri, a Kutani ware artist, and Eiko, a Yamanaka lacquerware artist, the future holds incredible potential.

Ruri Takeuchi is an artist who paints exquisitely fine motifs on porcelain pieces - boxes, incense holders, or small figurines.
A native of Nara prefecture, in Japan, Ruri studied at Kyoto's School of Traditional Arts and Crafts.  Upon graduation, she apprenticed under Chousa Yamamoto, a renown porcelain artist, and became entranced by traditional Kaga crafts and Kutani porcelain painting.  She would spend four years learning and developing her techniques in porcelain painting.

In 2010, Sara Japanese Pottery held a group exhibition, "KAGAKUTANI in NY 2010," where she premiered her vivid designs as an independent artist, not as a learner.
"Microscopic Craft from KAGA" will be Ruri's fourth time showing in New York.

“With each individual work, including the title, I condense a single universe into that piece.  The motifs are mostly inspired by nature, and I find it most satisfying when someone is able to look at my work and experience a soft breeze, hear the voice of a bird, or recreate a feeling from some story.”
-Ruri Takeuchi

Her works are as she describes them.  She encapsulates a single scene from nature into a design with lush green leaves surrounding a marten or rabbit, or an elegant expression of a bird with glamorous feathers.
Her brushstrokes, the point tapered to a single hair, paint thin and wispy lines.  It is with her steady hand and delicate brush that she draws the outline and applies the color to fill the design, and which compels her precise and beautiful craft.


 On a horizontal lathe, Eiko Tanaka mounts a piece of wood.  As the lathe turns, she uses her sharpened utensils to carefully carve out a light and delicate form.  From a traditional form of artistry, her exquisite skill and confidence comes from experience and passion; she listens and reacts to the wood while shaping its surfaces.

She creates a perfect curve only by the sensation in her fingertip when her self-made tools come into contact with the quickly spinning wood.

The wood she uses, such as Black Persimmon tree, is scarce.  It is preserved for over 20 years meticulously treated and dried, waiting for the perfect moment to be handled.  Oftentimes, the apprentice will inherit this wood from their mentor - it is simultaneously a moment of burden and of great responsibility.
Eiko's refined techniques are guided by the beauty of the wood grain, which radiates from beneath the layer of lacquer.  Every work, though contemporary, is every bit intertwined with its history.

Take the piece into your hand, and you are grasping the voice of the wood.


Please join us for the Opening Reception, October 25th Friday.
The exhibition will be on three days, Ruri and Eiko will be here during the exhibition.

October 25th Fri. 11am - 8 pm
October 26th Sat. 12pm - 6 pm
October 27th Sun. 12pm - 6 pm

*Their past exhibition at Sara, please click the below.
Exhibition 2010 - Next Generation of Porcelain Paintings -
Exhibition 2011 - The way of Tea Ceremony of KAGA -
Exhibition 2012 - Traditional Art and Craft from KAGA -


Friday, October 18, 2013

Spouted Bowl & Cups by Hanako Nakazato : Exhibition Information


New Arrivals from Hanako Nakazato.
Unique design spouted bowls is great to use for sake.
One of her popular works " Egg Bowls" have now more colors.
Please come and take a look.
We are also happy to help you via E-mail or over the phone.

Pouring Bowl
Orange, Yellow, Pink
φ4" x H4"1/4

Pouring Bowl
right φ4"1/4 x H3"1/2
left φ4"1/2 x H 3"3/4

Egg Bowls
Turquoise, Chocolate, Snow White,
Peppermint, Gray, Brown Rim

( from the top in a clockwise direction )

Egg Bowls
W3" x D 4" x H2"
Egg Bowls- Snow White 



Hanako Nakazato Exhibition
- Occasions -
November 15th Fri. – 18th Mon.

Opening Reception Nov. 15th Fri. 6pm-8pm


Sara Japanese Pottery will present an exhibition of new work by ceramic artist Hanako Nakazato.

This exhibition will feature unique pieces that bring a new sensibility to the traditional Japanese elements of tea ceremony, sake appreciation, flower arranging, and fine dining.
The exhibition will feature works made at both of Nakazato’ studios, in Maine and Japan.

An opening reception will be held November 15th from 6-8pm with sake tasting sponsored by Nagai Shuzo.

Nakazato comes from a long lineage of potters in Karatsu, Japan, stretching back 14 generations.  She combines traditional production techniques with a modern approach to design to create functional tableware.


Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Aluminum Round Tray


Aluminum round tray from India.
Charming floral motifs are chased into these beautiful aluminum serving pieces.
Light weight, easy-care and beautiful.
It is also nice to serve food on it.


*Available to purchase online shop : saranyc.com


Small      φ14" x H 1/2"
Medium  φ17" x H 7/8"
Large      φ20" x H1"

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Microscopic Craft from KAGA 10/25, 26, 27


Ruri Takeuchi & Eiko Tanaka
Duo Exhibition
- Microscopic Craft from KAGA –
October 25th Fri. - 27th Sun.
Opening Reception October 25th Fri. 6pm-8pm

We are pleased to announce that Sara Japanese Pottery will host Ruri Takeuchi & Eiko Tanaka Duo Exhibition.

Nestled in the Sea of Japan is Ishikawa prefecture.
For roughly 350 years, between the period of Japan’s Warring States and the Edo Period, Kaga province, in Ishikawa prefecture, became known for its wood and lacquer ware from Yamanaka city and ceramic ware from Kaga city; it was a tradition of craft-making which was passed down from generation to generation.

Kaga’s tradition of craft is rooted in the culture of Chanoyu and Noh Drama, but it is also the skill and driving spirit of the artisans that continue to make the craft.
While following the tradition of the craft, the artisans continue to push forward a more contemporary dynamic.

Porcelain painting artist, Ruri Takeuchi, and wood turning and lacquer ware artist, Eiko Tanaka, are two young artisans who are reinvigorating the traditional Kaga craft.

Every piece is created with a deliberate and refined hand - wood-turned lacquer ware pieces and painted porcelain pieces that express the two artists different worldviews and the mastering of their respective crafts. This three-day exhibition will be an exploration of their talents and the tradition of Kaga craft.

Ruri Takeuchi
Porcelain Painting by Ruri

Eiko Tanaka

Lacquer-ware by Eiko



Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Plates and Bowls by Hanako Nakazato



Season of the palate has arrived.
Let us introduce Hanako's plates and bowls today.
Her plates and bowls have warm feeling of glaze.
Saturn pasta bowls has four different combination, it would be fun to mix the colors.
Please come and take a look, her works are waiting to be on the table.

Black Lunch Plate  Large φ10"1/2, Small φ8"3/4
Chocolate & Green Lunch Plate φ8"3/4

Saturn Pasta Bowl
Four different color combination
Saturn Pasta Bowl
φ10"1/4 x H 1"7/8


Hat Bowl - Chocolate
Hat Bowl - Snow
Hat Bowls - Chocolate / Snow
L / φ10"  H2"1/3
M / φ8"1/4  H2"
S / φ6"3/4  H2"




Friday, October 4, 2013

Contemporary Chanoyu Exhibition until 10/14

 
Contemporary Chanoyu Exhibition
October 1st, Tuesday - October 14th, Friday
Harney & Sons in SoHo
433 Broome St (bet. Crosby & Broadway), New York, NY 10013
Globus Washitsu KeiSui-an

889 Broadway, PHC (bet. 19th & 20th St.), New York, NY 10003
 
Sara Japanese Pottery is happy to announce that we are participating Contemporary Chanoyu Exhibition, a traditional Japanese genre combining tea and art.
The exhibition is presented by Ippin Saraya & Tea-Whisk.

During the exhibit, several tea ceremony events will be conducted to let people experience the world of Chanoyu, featuring matcha from both Harney & Sons and PANATĒA.
In addition, pottery artists from New York City, such as those working at Sara Japanese Pottery, N.Y. Togei Kyoshitsu and others, will present ceramics that reflect the beauty of Chanoyu.


It will take place between Tuesday, October 1st and Monday, October 14th, 2013.
There are two venues: Harney & Sons in SoHo, a New York shop that purveys exclusive teas, and Globus Washitsu KeiSui-an, a teahouse in a penthouse off Union Square, Manhattan.
This event is co-organized by Junya & Souheki Mori of Tea-Whisk, an outfit that arranges Japanese Tea Ceremonies in New York.


*more information
 
 
Artist from Sara Japanese Pottery
 
 
Kazu Oba

Ann Tsubota

Mike Weber

Shumpei Yamaki
 
 
 

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Works from Mike Weber Exhibition


Thank you for coming to Mike Weber's Exhibition.
The works are still here!

Thank you for coming to Mike Weber Exhibition - Rocket Thing- .
It is such an honor to work with a great artist and to share this moment with our customers.

Mike Weber did 4 times firings for this exhibition with "Rocket Thing", which his fifth kiln, in this summer.
So many variety of shapes, colors and clay.
Some of the works are made of the clay from the river in his forest.
Some of the works are used "Shigaraki" clay, which came from Japan.
You will feel his excitement and passion through his works.


Although the exhibition is over, we do have his new works at Sara.
Please come by and take a look his beautiful pottery.

Sincerely,



Rectangular Plate
W 11"1/2 x D 6"1/2






Cut Vase
Left : 3"1/2 x D 3" x H 12"
Right : W 3"1/2 x D 3" x H 11"

Shino Tea Bowl
φ5" x H 3"1/2


Serving Platter
φ11" x H1"

Rectangular Serving Platter
W 20" x D 8"1/2