Nature, Tradition and Innovation
Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Collection of Gordon Brodfuehrer
This exhibition explores the evolution of contemporary Japanese ceramics through the work of many artists and a variety of forms, from tea bowls and noodle cups to stunning vases and robust platters. Strong and sculptural, these ceramic pieces also reveal an earthy beauty through abstract forms, soft colors and pools of glaze. These organic objects come from kilns throughout the regions of Japan, and their clear connection to nature will be enhanced with large scale photographs of Japanese landscapes and natural elements.
On view Jun 2, 2012 – Jan 13, 2013 at the Mingei International Museum
Video Produced by Balboa Park Online Collaborative
Extremely informative and beautiful view of contemporary Japanese ceramics. A real treat. Top notch narration and photography.
Me encantó esta hermosa exposición Felicidades a todos y cada uno de los artistas. No dejen de mostrar su arte. Gracias
Thank you for sharing such beauty.
I have been a potter for 40 years,and still can’t get enough of noble pots such as those in your collection.you are obviously a dedicated man.but it’s the affection in which you hold these works that touches me.a privilege to share time with you.thank you.
LOVE this video. Thank you so much for sharing not only the beautiful pottery but your insight into it’s creation. I especially loved the inclusion of the photography with it. It has inspired me to look even more closely at nature in my own surroundings in a different more questioning way.
Wow, this is one of the best videos I’ve EVER seen! Really, really good quality. I wish I could see these pieces in person…
It was an enlightenment to me. My journey through Japanese ceramics goes through tea ware. And it started with a tea bowl by Keichiiro Sho. Do you know anything about this potter? I love this piece, it is really well shaped, Balanced Hagi with snow White glaze. Thank you for your video
This art is great. It reminds me of an artist I found on etsy who hand builds japanese style pottery like raku and kintsugi: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheVillagePotter
Very beautiful collection!
Gordon, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful collection! I saw it recently at the Japan House in Hollywood, and the exhibit was so skillfully put together, with the exquisite photography that captured the spirit of the ceramics, and the sparse information about the various regions in which the art was produced. I spent time looking at each piece, traveling in one direction through the exhibit, and to my surprise when I had made the circuit of the space, I had to return in the other direction as the art appeared different from another direction. Such a pleasure!
Thank you so much for sharing this. So powerful it hurts. <3
After decades collecting American Art Pottery (Craftsman Era), I have developed a strong interest in Japanese ceramics. The philosophy of finding beauty in the imperfect, finding inspiration in nature, the interaction of clay and glaze, the beauty of wood fired ash surfaces, arouse my love of their beauty. I have found potters in California, one who was from Japan and studied finance before renouncing it to follow a calling to ceramics, and his American wife who spent six years as an apprentice in Japan. I’m beginning to branch out further and these videos serve as a place to learn about the important movements and potters of Japan.
Without doubt one of the videos with the highest production quality and most informational content I’ve ever seen on YouTube. Love the little anecdotes!
Absolutely stunning work displayed here. Kept finding myself going, wow…so beautiful. Excellent narration as well.
Thank you so much for showing us this exceptional collection. Fantastic narration too.
Beautifully photographed and expertly narrated, a real treat.
Incredible collection.. The pieces are more than beautiful ! I can almost hear them speaking.
The explanation is just priceless.
Thank you very much for this share.
This material delivers so much visual stimulation that i have to take it in parts to not burn out my nerves! all this pieces are so… that every one deserves a god contemplation ant there is like hundred of them :O beautiful, only i would appreciate bit slower montage 😉 great collection!
This is why we love Japanese art.Thanks for sharing.
Wow!! Such a beautiful collection, and narration by a connoisseur.