Ceramic artist Peter Pincus created 88 cups for Studio KotoKoto’s third
anniversary event. These beautiful and lovingly handmade cups will be
available online on October 16th 2015 at 9:00 a.m. PST
The Successor of Kakiemon from Submarine on Vimeo.
How does one take over a company that is four centuries old and has
been run by one’s father, his father’s father and so on. Here is the
unique story of such a time capsule where we witness how a modern-day
Japanese family that has transformed everyday pottery into the world
famous mythical Kakiemon porcelain and preserves its traditions, now
passes on the leadership to their only son. Is he up to the task that
lies ahead? What’s at stake if this successor does not succeed?
Kakiemon, one of the most refined types of porcelain, was developed
in the 17th century by ceramist Sakaida Kakiemon. Today, the production,
entirely handmade and handpainted is still owned by his direct
descendants. Keeping this tradition alive is more than just reproducing
craft. It is somewhat a statement against modernity end massproduction.
After periods of isolation and expansion, wars, nuclear bombs and now a
devastating earthquake, this Japanese family is clinging to tradition –
no matter how fragile it is.
Still a few lovely cups up for grabs!
www.thecupcollaboration.bigcartel.com
adrianachristianson.com.au/page/the-cup-collaboration
Participating Artists:
Ayumi Horie USA & Sophie Moran AUS
Katherine Wheeler AUS & Marina Pribaz AUS
Sandra Bowkett AUS & Janetta Kerr Grant AUS
Kathryn Mitchell IoM & Niharika Hukku AUS
Ana Maria Jensen AUS & Adriana Christianson AUS
Shannon Garson AUS & Vanessa Lucas AUS
Diana Fayt USA & Linda Fahey USA
Carole Epp CAD & Jenna Stanton CAD
Jane Sawyer AUS & Frida Birkic AUS
Bridget Bodenham AUS & Jo Ruchel AUS
Whitney Smith USA & Erinswindow AUS
Vicki Grima AUS & Aleida Pullar AUS
Katie Jacobs AUS & Mariko Paterson AUS
Joey Burns AUS & Zak Chalmers AUS
Yen Yen Lo AUS & Vanessa Holle AUS
Angela Walford AUS & Sue McFarland AUS
For all enquiries
contact –
Adriana Christianson
