Takeshi Imaizumi

今泉毅

Ceramic Artist • 1978 –

Takeshi Imaizumi is a ceramic artist based in Saitama Prefecture. He began making pottery while still a university student, and after graduating he went to Tajimi in Gifu Prefecture for further technical study before establishing his own studio. He has been working diligently to produce his own works, focusing on Tenmoku and Celadon. While learning from masterpieces such as those from the Song Dynasty in China, he continues to test new glaze formulations and firing techniques in pursuit of an expression uniquely his own.

BASED IN: Saitama Prefecture

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The beauty born of the chemical reaction of clay, glaze, and flame. The sophisticated appearance created by the refined shapes and delicate glazes conveys the infinite possibilities brought about by changes in the firing process, and through that the intrinsic charm of ceramics. The endless quest of this thoughtful and dedicated artist will open up heretofore unseen perspectives.

CRAFT ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

1978: Born in Saitama Prefecture
2002-2004: Graduated from Waseda University, Political Science and Economics
: Selected for Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition (2002, 2003, 2004)
2008: Selected for Taiwan Ceramics Biennale, Taiwan
2009: Winner of Grand Prize, Katsura-no-miya Award, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, sponsored by Mainichi Newspaper
: Winner of Bronze Prize, Korea World Ceramic Biennale, Korea
2010: Exhibited at A View on Contemporary Kôgei: About the Tea Ceremony, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
2011: Selected for Faenza International Ceramic Art Exhibition
2016: Exhibited at Modern Craft and the Tea Ceremony II, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

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Nogime Tenmoku
- Generic term
A type of Tenmoku fired at the Jian kilns in Fujian Province during the Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) in China. Crystals of iron oxide contained in the glaze melted in the kiln and flowed down, forming fine linear patterns. In Japan it is called “Nogi-me” (ears of rice), while in China it is known as “Tu-hao” (rabbit’s hair brush).
Tenmoku
- Generic term
The name Tenmoku refers to black glazed tea bowls in general. It is said that the name comes from the fact that it was brought back by a Japanese Zen monk who visited Tenmoku (天目Tiān mù in Mandarin, or “Heaven’s Eye” in English) Mountain in Zhejiang Province, China in the Kamakura period (1185 – 1333). Typical shapes include Tenmoku, Asagao (morning glory), and Togasa (resembling an Asian conical hat). These have been produced in various parts of Japan since the early modern period.
Celadon
- Generic term
A type of ceramics in ash glaze which includes a small content of iron, called celadon glaze. With high temperature of over 1,200 degree through reduction firing, the color varies from blue to green. Its delicate tones depend on the blending ratio of iron and methods for firing. Originated in ancient China, celadon ware was highly regarded as prestigious ceramics which expresses the color of Jade. Later, it was spread to Korea, Southeast Asia and Japan. Celadon wares in powder blue (粉青 – funsei ) produced in China during the Southern Song Dynasty were especially cherished as the highest-ranked masterpieces in Japan. Its literal name is sometimes distinguished in Chinese character by its materials, when using stones it is referred to as 青磁 – seiji, and when using clay it is referred to as 青瓷 – seiji.
Yohen
- Others
Effects that manifest on pottery in the kiln during firing. The changes are unpredictable as they are caused by the condition of the fire, oxygen or glaze.

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