The photograph depicts the Japanese National Living Treasure Imaemon Imaizumi XIV working at his atelier. Imaizumi XIV, master overglaze artisan of Nabeshima ware, has chosen the sumi-hajiki technique as his primary method. The master draws patterns with Indian ink, and then adds a layer of white glaze pigment to the ceramic. The patterns drawn with the ink repel the glaze pigment and, when fired, the ink burns and disappears. As a result, patterns appear against the pigment glaze.
Detailed Features
● Type: Lambda print
● Dimensions: 50 H x 50 W cm
● Date: 2020
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