MONO-SOLUM 114 - Furou kiln, Toshimitsu Ohi -

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Furou Kiln, Toshimitsu Ohi
Born into the Ohi family, one of the six Bizen ware kiln families, this artist has established a kiln in Imbe, Okayama. At the Furou Kiln, he captures the exquisite "taste of fire and earth" born from the serendipitous interaction of clay and flame, framing these creations as art pieces. While upholding tradition, he also explores new possibilities for Bizen ware by incorporating expressions that blend with modern lifestyles and integrating different materials.

・frame artist/Mayo Yoshida

Born in Okayama Prefecture. After working at a frame workshop in Okayama City, she apprenticed with a frame artisan in Kurashiki City, where she learned foil stamping and carving techniques. In April 2021, she became independent and began creating custom frames. Fascinated by Italian frames from around the 14th century, she traveled to Italy and studied carving and classical framing techniques at a frame workshop in Florence. She creates frames as artworks based on Italian frames from the 14th to 15th centuries.

・art director/Yusuke Taguchi

Through collaborations with traditional crafts and artisans and artists from Japan and abroad, he primarily focuses on product development and design that pursues beauty and charm by leveraging the essence of people and materials. He works closely with creators to collaboratively consider the entire process of "making," "communicating," and "selling" through creative means.

・producer/the continue.

Based in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, this company recycles ceramic waste to create new value. They operate the recycled ceramic brand RI-CO, with the theme of "considering kindness from a cup of coffee."

《SIZE》

W24cm×D4cm×H34cm

《WEIGHT》

1350g

《MATERIAL》

Recycled ceramic/wood/washi paper