In fact, Mr. Inoue acknowledged that his style IS simple and rough.
He told us that his porcelains are imperfect, or incomplete.
And he does it on purpose, of course.
His porcelain complete only when somebody use them, with food, tea, flowers or whatever it might be.
In other words, he always leaves a little room for the users.
He also said, "I don't want my work to be overpowering", and when the food is served in his plate or bowl, for example, the beauty of both will be even more enhanced.
And that's his ideal and goal, he said.
I like it!
Actually, I usually buy good ceramics for actual use, not for display or being stored away for "special occasion".
And in my opinion, presenting food on a beautiful plate and bowl is a part of the joy of cooking.
An important part, in fact.
Sort of like, looking for a stage for the food to look most beautiful and appealing.
I bought a few bowls and dishes from him, and in fact, I'm using them almost every day now.
And I can see what he meant.
He told us that his porcelains are imperfect, or incomplete.
And he does it on purpose, of course.
His porcelain complete only when somebody use them, with food, tea, flowers or whatever it might be.
In other words, he always leaves a little room for the users.
He also said, "I don't want my work to be overpowering", and when the food is served in his plate or bowl, for example, the beauty of both will be even more enhanced.
And that's his ideal and goal, he said.
I like it!
Actually, I usually buy good ceramics for actual use, not for display or being stored away for "special occasion".
And in my opinion, presenting food on a beautiful plate and bowl is a part of the joy of cooking.
An important part, in fact.
Sort of like, looking for a stage for the food to look most beautiful and appealing.
I bought a few bowls and dishes from him, and in fact, I'm using them almost every day now.
And I can see what he meant.