{"title":"Morino Taimei (森野泰明)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jp459-morino-taimei","title":"Morino Taimei (森野泰明), Japanese, b. 1934","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Pear-Shaped Vase titled “Cloud Blue”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeisei Era (1989-2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking ceramic vase titled Unran (雲藍, “Cloud Blue”) by the distinguished Kyoto\u003cbr\u003eceramic artist Morino Taimei. Executed in the artist's celebrated blue glaze, the vessel features an elegant pear-shaped form with a gently flaring neck. The luminous\u003cbr\u003eturquoise surface is overlaid with intricate bronze and dark metallic patterns that\u003cbr\u003espread organically across the body, creating an appearance reminiscent of drifting\u003cbr\u003eclouds, flowing water, or branching forms found in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rich contrast between the vivid blue ground and the textured metallic overlays\u003cbr\u003edemonstrates Morino's exceptional command of glaze chemistry and firing\u003cbr\u003etechniques. The surface possesses remarkable visual depth, with subtle variations in\u003cbr\u003ecolour and texture revealing themselves as the vessel is viewed from different angles.\u003cbr\u003eWhile firmly rooted in the Kyoto ceramic tradition, the work embodies a distinctly\u003cbr\u003emodern sculptural sensibility, transforming a functional flower vase into an expressive\u003cbr\u003ework of contemporary ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe balanced proportions and refined silhouette are complemented by the dynamic\u003cbr\u003esurface decoration, resulting in a vase that is equally compelling as a display object or\u003cbr\u003eas a vessel for floral arrangements. The title Unran (“Cloud Blue”) aptly reflects the\u003cbr\u003eatmospheric quality of the glaze and the artist's ability to evoke natural phenomena\u003cbr\u003ethrough abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vase is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako) and\u003cbr\u003eartist's information sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16cm(h) x 9.8cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorino Taimei (森野泰明, born 1934) is one of Japan's most celebrated contemporary ceramic artists and the son of renowned Kyoto potter Moria Kakõ(森野嘉光). A graduate of Kyoto City University of Arts, he first gained national recognition through the Nitten Exhibition, receiving the prestigious Hokuto Prize in 1960. From 1962 he lectured in ceramics at the University of Chicago, helping introduce modern Japanese ceramics to international audiences. His distinguished career includes the Minister for Foreign Affairs Award (1968), the Minister of Education Award (1983), the Kyoto Prefectural Culture Prize (1996), designation as a Person of Cultural Merit (2021), and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (2019). In 2007 he received the Japan Art Academy Prize, and in 2010 became a member of the Japan Art Academy while also receiving the Gold Prize of the Japan Ceramic Society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morino Taimei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56695421010306,"sku":"JP459","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/JP459-9_01af42f8-a8fa-47e4-8bff-0f4eff925667.jpg?v=1780999165"},{"product_id":"jp458-morino-taimei","title":"Morino Taimei (森野泰明), Japanese, b. 1934","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Vase titled “Cloud Blue” (雲藍花瓶)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeisei Era (1989-2019) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking ceramic vase titled Unran (雲藍, “Cloud Blue”) by the distinguished Kyoto ceramic artist Morino Taimei. The vessel presents a simple cylindrical form that serves as a canvas for the artist’s sophisticated exploration of colour and surface. The body is covered in a velvety blue glaze of remarkable depth, interrupted by a dramatic band of metallic bronze and dark mottled effects that cascade across the shoulder and descend vertically down the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the matte blue ground and the textured metallic glaze creates a powerful visual tension, evoking the movement of clouds drifting across an expansive sky. The restrained form and carefully controlled glazing reflect Morino’s longstanding interest in abstraction and contemporary ceramic expression, while retaining the refinement and balance associated with Kyoto ceramic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase demonstrates the artist’s mastery of kiln effects and glaze chemistry, transforming a seemingly simple form into a highly sculptural object. Equally effective as a flower vessel or as a standalone work of art, it embodies the synthesis of traditional craftsmanship and modern artistic vision that characterises Morino’s oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako) and cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16.6cm(h) x 9.2cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorino Taimei (森野泰明, born 1934) is one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary ceramic artists and the son of renowned Kyoto potter Morino Kakō (森野嘉光). A graduate of Kyoto City University of Arts, he first gained national recognition through the Nitten Exhibition, receiving the prestigious Hokuto Prize in 1960. From 1962 he lectured in ceramics at the University of Chicago, helping introduce modern Japanese ceramics to international audiences. His distinguished career includes the Minister for Foreign Affairs Award (1968), the Minister of Education Award (1983), the Kyoto Prefectural Culture Prize (1996), designation as a Person of Cultural Merit (2021), and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (2019). In 2007 he received the Japan Art Academy Prize, and in 2010 became a member of the Japan Art Academy while also receiving the Gold Prize of the Japan Ceramic Society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morino Taimei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56704699302274,"sku":"JP458","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/Morino_Taime_JP458-9.jpg?v=1781171560"},{"product_id":"jp466-morino-taimei","title":"Morino Taimei (森野泰明), Japanese, b. 1934","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Kokushū Vase (黒銹花瓶)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowa Era (1926-1989)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking cylindrical vase by Morino Taimei, one of the most important figures in post-war Japanese ceramics. The elegant vertical form is decorated with bold geometric bands of iron-red clay set against a deep black glaze, creating a dramatic interplay of colour, texture, and movement. The design wraps around the vessel in a rhythmic arrangement of intersecting lines that reflects Morino's distinctive synthesis of sculptural form and abstract design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface displays the artist's celebrated kokushū (\"black rust\") aesthetic, characterised by a rich matte-black glaze contrasted with exposed iron-rich clay. The elongated cylindrical silhouette provides an ideal canvas for the dynamic composition, while subtle variations in the glaze reveal depth and complexity upon closer examination. The restrained palette and strong architectural presence demonstrate Morino's ability to transform traditional ceramic techniques into a distinctly modern artistic language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako), original cloth and descriptive leaflet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17.9cm(h) x 8cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorino Taimei (森野泰明, born 1934) is one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary ceramic artists and the son of renowned Kyoto potter Morino Kakō (森野嘉光). A graduate of Kyoto City University of Arts, he first gained national recognition through the Nitten Exhibition, receiving the prestigious Hokuto Prize in 1960. 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The work features a striking long-necked form rising from a rounded globular body to a gently flared mouth, creating a graceful and architecturally balanced silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is covered in a rich matte blue glaze that transitions subtly to lighter turquoise tones around the rim. The understated surface emphasises the purity of the form, allowing the viewer to appreciate the refined proportions and quiet sophistication that characterise Morino's work. The elongated neck lends the piece a sculptural presence, while the rounded lower body provides visual stability and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the traditions of Kyoto ceramics yet distinctly modern in conception, this vase reflects Morino Taimei's lifelong pursuit of form, colour, and spatial expression. Equally effective as a flower vessel or as a standalone sculptural object, it exemplifies the elegant restraint for which the artist is celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako), confirming its authenticity and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24cm(h) x 8.8cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorino Taimei (森野泰明, born 1934) is one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary ceramic artists and the son of renowned Kyoto potter Morino Kakō (森野嘉光). A graduate of Kyoto City University of Arts, he first gained national recognition through the Nitten Exhibition, receiving the prestigious Hokuto Prize in 1960. From 1962 he lectured in ceramics at the University of Chicago, helping introduce modern Japanese ceramics to international audiences. His distinguished career includes the Minister for Foreign Affairs Award (1968), the Minister of Education Award (1983), the Kyoto Prefectural Culture Prize (1996), designation as a Person of Cultural Merit (2021), and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (2019). 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