We talked to Keita Ichinose of the Kunimoto Right Gate, who creates a bowl that gives a relaxing time, such as a cup where the taste of the drink becomes mellow just by pouring and mixing.
[1] About the trigger of pursuing the path of crafts, your own background, the history and formation of the workshop
The Kunimoto Gomon kiln in Hasami -cho, Nagasaki Prefecture was opened by the first Kunishige Ichise in 1985. My father, Kunishige, produces vases, platters, and large bowls that are all hand -drawn, such as flower bird paintings and landscape paintings. It seems that Mr. Ichise was born to be the eldest son of the pottery and decided to be a successor from the beginning.
「30He took over the family business in the first half of the generation, but before that, he worked as a major manufacturer of Arita ware and was assigned to work in a kiln. The technique of pottery is diverse, so I wore each technology. "
From the early 20s, in parallel with work2It is said that he studied with a traditional craftsman and a modern masterpiece, acquired the potential of painting such as painting, and learned at another pottery to learn the technology of pottery.
Not only the beauty of painting and the warm handmade vessel, such as a beautiful cup with a Japanese modern pattern and a bowl with lovely animal expression on a hill, as well as a special manufacturing method to make drinks mellow. We continue to create unique device.
[2] Being working to stimulate your five senses and conscious
What Ichise is aware of for manufacturing is to "do not look at books and design materials so that they are not bound by stereotypes."
"Because it is not similar to other people, but I want to make something that stands out and attractive. Because manufacturing is boring."
When you are on vacation, you often take a walk through the sea and mountains and touch nature. From the inspiration that springs naturally, a new vessel is formed.
[3] What we value and commitment in the work production, what we want to convey through the work and what we want to fulfill
The concept of Mr. Ichise's manufacturing is "Relieved Vessel Creation". The masterpiece, "Makora Cup Series", is a pottery made by a unique manufacturing method that burns naturally derived mineral ingredients together. You can enjoy it.
「1In order to heal the tiredness of the day, we developed to create a vessel that is useful for a break. The taste of tea, coffee, tea and alcohol can be changed deliciously and mellowly, so it is easier for people who have not been good at black coffee or who can not take sugar much. "
I was particularly particular about the natural origin of mineral components, such as vegetation.100It seems to be using %. It is also supported by research data that the inside of the drink becomes a mellow taste when touching the inside of the cup.
"Some minerals have similar changes, but we know that natural -derived minerals are more secure and secure."
In the gallery, Ichise himself brews coffee and asks him to try drinking and comparison in a mellow cup. The visitors say "I feel warm" and "I feel comfortable", so Ichise's vessels are full of kindness to users. I understand.
[4] What we are trying to inherit traditional technology and culture and what we want to challenge in the future
Mr. Ichise is said to be worried about the recent labor shortage of the ceramic industry. As a result, traditional manufacturing methods and hand -painted vessels are difficult to make, and there are many vessels created by the transfer and printing of the pattern.
"We are a small workshop that will fly if you blow it, but we will continue to make one and only vessels in order to value tradition and convey the goodness of hand -drawn and hand -made vessels. I want to connect to people. "
Mr. Ichise, who says, "I want to create a vessel that is not in the world," is trying to create a new idea that combines pottery and metal material. They continue their daily ceremonies to take over the fusion of tradition and new technology to the next generation.