Sayaka Shingu — Gaku-yo Bowl (Calyx Bowl) Contemporary Ceramic Masterpiece (Sold)

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This is an exceptional ceramic bowl titled "Gaku-yo Bowl" (Calyx Bowl) by contemporary Japanese ceramic artist Sayaka Shingu (1979-). The work comes with its original signed wooden box (tomobako), protective cloth (tomonuno), and certificate booklet (shiori), guaranteeing its authenticity.
Shingu Sayaka is a distinguished ceramic artist based in Kyoto, renowned for her unique approach to ceramic art that blurs the boundaries between functional vessels and sculptural objects. After graduating from Osaka University of Arts in 2001, she completed a residency at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in Shiga Prefecture. Her work is characterized by extraordinary attention to detail and a distinctive aesthetic that combines technical virtuosity with refined sensibility.
The "Gaku-yo Bowl" reflects her signature style, where organic forms inspired by nature meet meticulous craftsmanship. The title references the calyx - the protective outer whorl of a flower - suggesting both botanical inspiration and the vessel's embracing, protective form. This piece exemplifies her ability to create works that are simultaneously functional and deeply artistic.
Her works have been exhibited extensively throughout Japan, including at prestigious venues such as INAX Galleria Ceramica in Tokyo, Takashimaya department stores, and numerous galleries. She has received recognition through selections at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition and other significant ceramic art competitions.
This bowl represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a work by an established contemporary ceramic artist whose pieces are increasingly sought after by collectors both in Japan and internationally.

Size
Height: 9.1 cm
Width: 12.4 cm
Depth: 10.9 cm

Condition
The bowl is in excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or damage, as indicated in the original listing.

Artist Profile
Sayaka Shingu (born 1979 in Osaka, Japan) is a contemporary ceramic artist based in Kyoto who has established herself as one of Japan's most distinctive voices in contemporary ceramics. After graduating from Osaka University of Arts' Ceramics Department in 2001, she undertook a residency at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in Shiga Prefecture from 2003, where she was profoundly influenced by contemporary ceramic art.
Shingu is celebrated for her unique artistic vision that combines functional pottery with sculptural sensibility. Her work often features organic forms inspired by botanical elements, executed with extraordinary technical precision and attention to detail. She is particularly known for her black ceramic sculptures depicting flowers and plant forms, though her repertoire extends to refined functional vessels like this bowl.
Her exhibition history is extensive, including solo shows at INAX Galleria Ceramica Tokyo (2008, 2010), Gallery Maronie Kyoto, Gallery Suchi Tokyo, Gallery Utsuwakan Kyoto, and Takashimaya Nihonbashi. She has participated in numerous group exhibitions and has received recognition at prestigious competitions including the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition (2004, 2006), Kyoto Kogei Biennale (2008), and Paramita Ceramic Art Grand Prize Exhibition (2012).
Shingu's work is held in private collections throughout Japan and internationally, and she continues to be an active and influential figure in contemporary Japanese ceramics, known for harmonizing meticulous craftsmanship with refined aesthetic sensibility.

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