Bangkok--27 Sep--The Japan Foundation
The Japan Foundation, Bangkok proudly presents the ceramic exhibition “Din Baannook” by Bathma Kaew-Ngok, a promising ceramic artist in Thailand.
Bathma spent his childhood in Petchburi province that gave him the opportunity to be close to nature and learn a lot about the country way of life. After graduating from the faculty of Fine Arts, Chulalongkorn University, he went to Japan to study ceramics for 2 years. He stayed in Iga Ueno city in Mie prefecture under the instruction and care of Mr. Kanji ATARASHI, the master of Iga-yaki style ceramics in Japan.
“Master taught me about the simple way of making ceramics. He told me to think of what is closest to me, the direct experience, that will lead to the most effective expression in my work.” Bathma said so. This time he will exhibit approximately 70 pieces of new works, which depict the uncomplicated lifestyle that is one of the charms of Eastern people. He also mixes other materials with ceramics to make his works more lively and active.
We extend a warm welcome to all visitors to this simply charming ceramic exhibition.
Opening: 18.30, October 5 (Thu) 2006
Duration: October 6 (Fri) — 28 (Sat ) 2006
Weekday 9.00 a.m. — 7.00 p.m.
Saturday 9.00 a.m. — 5.00 p.m.
(Closed on Sundays and national holiday)
Venue: Japan Foundation Art Space
Sermmit Tower 10F, 159 Sukhumvit 21, Bangkok
TEL 0-2260-8560~4 FAX 0-2260-8565
Fore more information please contact Ms. Ampushinee ( [email protected] ).
Iga-yaki style ceramics
The uniqueness of Iga-yaki style ceramics is that it uses enamel made from plants’ ashes, that gives it a green colour. The clay is very natural, has sand or small pebbles in it. The original form of work is jar-shaped, plain and doesn’t have much detail. It is burnt in a kiln supplied with firewood. When the enamel is applied some areas of the work will be left uncoated for the steam from the smoldering firewood and ash will touch it during the burning process.
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