KAGURE | Teruhisa Ishihara Ceramic Exhibition "Shape of the Palm"
kagure | Toshihisa Ishihara Ceramic Exhibition 'Shapes of the Palm'
First Exhibition in Five Years, Second Solo Show
Toshihisa Ishihara Ceramic Exhibition 'Shapes of the Palm' Opens
At kagure Omotesando, Toshihisa Ishihara's ceramic exhibition 'Shapes of the Palm' will be held from Friday, April 11th. This exhibition focuses on 'forms born from the palm,' aligning kagure's appreciation for handcraft with Ishihara's predominantly hand-built works.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)Photographs by SAKAI Sakiho
Related Events Including a Banquet to Be Held
On Friday, April 11th, from 6:30 PM, an opening talk titled 'From Earth to Ceramics' will be held on the second floor of kagure Omotesando, featuring Toshihisa Ishihara and the exhibition's curator, Noriyoshi Ishida (20 capacity, reservation required). The two will discuss their profound understanding and endless pursuit of ceramics, tracing thoughts from a single vessel to the earth, to fire, and even to the origins of the planet, as well as the exhibition at kagure.
Additionally, on Sunday, April 13th, from 6:00 PM, to commemorate the 'Shapes of the Palm' exhibition, a one-night-only banquet will be held by Tsumugiya, a male culinary unit and close acquaintance of Ishihara (20 capacity, reservation required). A special order casserole made by Ishihara for this event will be unveiled. Enjoy a unique collaboration between vessels born from Ishihara's hands and cuisine from Tsumugiya's.
Exhibition Contents
Bowls for all ages, seasons, and times of day – shaped by cupped palms – heat-resistant casseroles and direct-flame pots, wild-fired clay figures, haniwa, and picture books with original stories.
Related Events
Friday, April 11th, 6:30 PM – Opening Talk 'From Earth to Ceramics'
Sunday, April 13th, 6:00 PM – Banquet 'one bowl, one night' by Tsumugiya
Toshihisa Ishihara
Born in Nogata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in 1973. Graduated from Musashino Art University, Sculpture Department, in 1996. Completed studies at the Kasama Kiln Technology Institute, Ibaraki Prefecture, in 1998. Built a climbing kiln in Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in 2000. Began producing self-authored illustrated books in 2011. Currently active primarily through exhibitions.
http://www.toshihisaishihara.com/
Toshihisa Ishihara Ceramic Exhibition 'Shapes of the Palm'
Dates | Friday, April 11th – Sunday, April 20th, 2014
Artist Present | April 11th (Fri), 12th (Sat), 13th (Sun)
kagure Omotesando
4-25-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5414-5737
Business Hours | 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
http://www.kagure.jp/
Toshihisa Ishihara Ceramic Exhibition Page
http://www.kagure.jp/newsrelease/?p=8671