
Plates by Yuji Muraki
They are plates by Yuji Muraki. The large plate is made using a technique called “MISHIMA-DE”, in which carved patterns are made on the surface of the vessel, and then white clay is filled into the carved areas to create decoration. The side plate is decorated using a technique called “HAKEME”, in which white clay is applied to the surface of the vessel with a brush to create dynamic marks as patterns. In particular, the HAKEME, which evokes images of rivers and waves, is considered a cool and summer-appropriate design. Both the meticulous carving of the MISHIMA-DE and the HAKEME clearly reflect the artist’s hand movements, so even with the same technique, the atmosphere can vary greatly depending on the artist. In other words, there are so many points of interest that you might not easily find your true favorite. To me, Muraki’s work is exceptional. I love how clean, light, and refreshing it is. Especially the black Mishima, which has a black base, is stylish. It pairs well with home-style dishes like fried foods or dumplings, and it looks fantastic with a sashimi platter. The serving plate I encountered a few years later has a refined brushstroke, and when paired with black MISHIMA, it creates a sophisticated coordination that brings joy.
Artist: Yuji Muraki
Year: 2020, 2023
Place of purchase: UTSUWA Sumica
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これは、村木雄児さんの大皿と取り皿の組み合わせ。
大皿は、三島手(みしまで)といって、うつわの表面に彫り模様を入れたのち、彫ったところに白土を埋め込んで装飾する技法。取り皿は、刷毛目(はけめ)といって、うつわの表面に刷毛で白土を塗ったダイナミックな跡を、模様としていかす技法で装飾されている。とくに刷毛目は、川や波を連想させるからか、涼しげで、夏向きのうつわとされている。
じっくり模様を掘り込む三島も、いさぎよく描く刷毛目も、作家の手の動きが如実に出るから、同じ技法でも作る人によって雰囲気がずいぶん違ってくる。つまり、見どころが多い。だからこそ気軽には選べきれないのだけれど、村木さんのそれは、格別。すっきりと軽やかで清々しいところが大好きだ。 とくに、黒をベースにした黒三島がかっこいい。揚げ物や餃子など、お袋の味的な献立にもよく合うし、刺身盛り合わせなんて最高に見栄えがいい。数年後に出合った五寸の取り皿は、刷毛の筆跡に品があり、何より黒三島と合わせると通好みなコーディネートになって、悦に入る。
作り手:村木雄児
年代:2020年頃と2023年
購入場所:sumica 栖




