Vase Some-Nishiki Tsubaki and Uguisu (Camellia and Nightingale) | Fujii Shoun's work [263001]

[size]
Width: 25.7cm / Height: 34.8cm
Width: 10.1in / Height: 13.7in

This is a work by Shoun Fujii, a leading figure in the art of Arita porcelain. This is a masterpiece delicately depicting camellias and warblers with a gentle and soft touch. This scene portrays warblers playfully enjoying themselves in a garden full of blooming camellias, heralding the arrival of spring. The painting depicts a scene that, even amidst the crisp air, evokes a sense of the impending arrival of spring.

As indicated by the product name "Some-Nishiki," both the underglaze blue (sometsuke) and overglaze enamels (nishiki) techniques are used. Underglaze blue (sometsuke) is a painting technique where designs are applied to the bisque-fired body before glazing. In contrast, overglaze enamels (nishiki) is a technique where vivid colors such as red and green are added to the glazed and fired body. Both underglaze blue (sometsuke) and overglaze enamels (nishiki) have their own challenges. Combining these techniques requires exceptionally high skill, including the overall composition of the painting.

This is a large masterpiece, standing 34.8 cm tall, embodying the pinnacle of techniques accumulated in Arita.

[Potter Profile]
Shoun Fujii

The meticulously finished piece is entirely hand-painted. Each stroke is crafted with immense patience and passion. Luxurious large jars have been delivered multiple times to Oman, and Fujii's works are still displayed in the Omani royal palace.

Shoun Fujii's career is as follows :

Born in 1938 in Arita, Saga Prefecture
In 1954, became a master craftsman at Seiun Kiln and studied under Kuniyuki Fujii
In 1983, became independent and established Shoun Kiln


[Main Awards]
Since 1986 to the present, he has received numerous awards in exhibitions:

Selected for the Nishinippon Ceramic Art Exhibition
Selected for the Saga Prefectural Art Association Exhibition
Selected for the Kyushu New Craft Exhibition
Saga Prefectural Ceramic Art Association Award
Tokyo Gallery Special Prize from the World Peace Art Association
Excellent Prize as a recommended artist at the Kokubi Art Exhibition
Grand Prize at the Japan-Italy Feast Art Label
Franco-Japanese Cultural and Art Award at the Millet Bicentennial Art Festival