Kato Tsubusa 加藤委 Japanese, b. 1962
Wild Kakubachi, 2005
Porcelain with celadon glaze
H13” x W23”x D22”
H33 x W58.4 x D55.8 cm
H33 x W58.4 x D55.8 cm
With signed wood box
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Porcelain is invariably associated with the Chinese porcelain aesthetic: refined, delicate, serene, elegant, tranquil, in short, perfect. The work of Kato Tsubusa in white porcelain with a seihakuji glaze (bluish...
Porcelain is invariably associated with the Chinese porcelain aesthetic: refined, delicate, serene, elegant, tranquil, in short, perfect. The work of Kato Tsubusa in white porcelain with a seihakuji glaze (bluish white celadon glaze), is no less beautiful than traditional celadon wares. Kato’s porcelain sculpture manifests motion, not serenity, adventurous form, not luxurious elegance; it is dramatically sweeping, not refined stillness. It is bolstered by the fragile or delicate context of celadon. A few of his pieces can be put to actual use - - provided one is willing to risk the razor sharp edges and daunting fragility of his "vases" and "platters." Starting from age 21, he has worked exclusively with white porcelain clay and stoneware.
This piece is dynamic, with jagged edges recalling that of sharp stone knives. He has used such a knife to cut the lip of this piece. The piece recalls movement, accented by the celadon glaze. It evokes the image of the ribcage of a predatory bird in motion.
This piece is dynamic, with jagged edges recalling that of sharp stone knives. He has used such a knife to cut the lip of this piece. The piece recalls movement, accented by the celadon glaze. It evokes the image of the ribcage of a predatory bird in motion.