2021 Hagiwara Masayuki Solo Exhibition *Additional information

It looks like the event will be held successfully this year.

Ceramic artist Masayuki Hagiwara solo exhibition
At. Asakusa THE BOOTS SHOP

This will be the fifth time the event has been held.

He is now a potter with a reputation that rivals his peers, and is a classmate of our company's representative, Tokunaga.

So that's it.

It is rare for an exhibition to be held in Tokyo, and for Mr. Hagiwara to be present throughout the entire period, so

Please come and visit us.

[ Masayuki Hagiwara Exhibition ]
Date and time: 12/11 (Sat), 12/12 (Sun) 13:00-19:00
Location: Asakusa THE BOOTS SHOP
Details: Over 200 unique Persian blue ceramic pieces created by Hagiwara for this event will be on display in the store.
We also have a limited number of Big Kuksa mugs available, exclusive to THE BOOTS SHOP.
This will be a two-day solo exhibition.

[ Nobuyuki HAGIWARA ]

Born in Ibaraki in 1979.
Since 2002, he has studied ceramics at the Institute of Art and Design.
He then moved to Gunma Prefecture, built a pit kiln and a workshop, and became independent.
Selected as one of "47 Craftsmen of Nippon" at d47 museumu.
It is characterized by Persian blue ceramics, which are based on the architectural style of the Middle East.

https://nobuyukiblue.official.ec/about

[※postscript]

The other day, I paid a visit to the workshop in Gunma where Mr. Hagiwara works on his daily production.

Unlike the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, we passed through the quiet, lush mountains to Tomioka and Myogi in Gunma.

First, you will be greeted by our beloved dog, Yanti.

The workshop, which was renovated from an old storehouse, was lined with countless pieces of pottery in various stages of production.

It is still white before the glaze is applied.

From here it changes to a stunning blue.

This is what it looks like before going into the kiln.

It seems difficult to complete it from here without it cracking.

Some of them are even broken.

Downstairs from the workshop, the finished pottery pieces were lined up in a corner of the souvenir shop run by Hagiwara's family.

After we had a look around and the meeting was over,

Enjoy tempura soba noodles filled with local specialties.

The weather was nice and it was a pleasant day.

We bought some grilled manju, soba noodles, and even pickled plums as souvenirs before heading home.

Thank you Hagiwara-san for letting us take a look around.

I'm looking forward to the solo exhibition even more.

Thank you for your cooperation on the day.

P.S.

Until the day of the exhibition, you can also see Hagiwara's work on Instagram.

Please check it out.
→ @nobuyukihagiwara