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Ceramic Closed Form Sculpture by Toshiko Takaezu

Creator: Toshiko Takaezu
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A ceramic closed-form pot by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). This iconic form by the artist takes the simplest organic form but is instilled with a deeper philosophy. The void space and the air trapped inside of the pot was considered by the artist as important as the physical material that defines the space. The pot showcases a white body with a splashed glaze in light brown, beige that morphed into a dark brown with a hint of green. Abstract and free-spirited, the artist's applied her signature glaze with a poetic approach that highlights a strong wabi-sabi spirit and aesthetics rooted in Japanese culture. The pot was marked with incised TT on the base.
The artist's work, heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic tradition and aesthetics, elevated pottery into the status of fine art.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, Hawaii
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	glazed ceramic
Condition:	Good. Fine condition with minor shelf wear.
Creation Date:	1980s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Pottery
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	648449

Dimensions

H.	5 in;	Diam.	6.25 in;
H.	12.7 cm;	Diam.	15.88 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.

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