Morino Hiroaki Tamiei's work is firmly rooted in the traditions of his native Kyoto, having trained with the celebrated Tomimoto Kenkichi. Yet, his exposure to international art trends during the...
Morino Hiroaki Tamiei's work is firmly rooted in the traditions of his native Kyoto, having trained with the celebrated Tomimoto Kenkichi.
Yet, his exposure to international art trends during the four years he spent teaching in Chicago in the 1960s and his awareness of more avant-garde Japanese practices carry significant influence in his work, culminating in modernist decorative surface treatment. This water jar a beautiful red stripe design complemented by green spots, and a lacquer lid with a metal handle.