MISAKI Mitsukuni 美崎光邦
Tokkuri 徳利
Stoneware
W4" x H5.5"
With Signed Wood Box
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In his youth, Misaki Mitsukuni (b. 1951) originally intended to pursue an education in legal studies. However, upon entering university, he encountered a period of intense student activism that hindered...
In his youth, Misaki Mitsukuni (b. 1951) originally intended to pursue an education in legal studies. However, upon entering university, he encountered a period of intense student activism that hindered his ability to attend classes. In 1972, at the age of 21, a fortuitous encounter unfolded when Misaki met the renowned expert in porcelain and pottery, Fujio Koyama (1900–1975). Koyama, known for his empirical research, had authored numerous volumes on antique pottery and, during his later years, established his personal kiln named "hananoki," where he crafted his "Koyama" style distinctive pottery. This encounter served as the catalyst for Misaki's decision to commit himself to the path of pottery.
Amidst the whirlwind of rapid changes in contemporary society, Misaki feels a strong desire to capture tranquility in his artistic endeavors. His pieces are all hand-built and subjected to high-temperature firing, yielding imposing stoneware vessels that, on occasion, seemed to take on the appearance of vessels poised to embody lightness.