Opening Ceremony of The Spirit of Tea in Clay:
A Dialogue Between Shigaraki and Raku Ceramics
 Artist Honiwa Rakunyu III delivering his opening remarks  Artist Yoshimura Rakunyu III delivering his opening remarks |
The Opening Ceremony of “The Spirit of Tea in Clay” was held at JCC on 28 July, featuring Shigaraki and Raku ceramics by two ceramic masters, Honiwa Rakunyu III and Yoshimura Rakunyu III. JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko welcomed the guests, noting that their works demonstrate a shared richness of expression and the beauty of utility that Japanese ceramics embodies. The two artists also addressed a full house of guests, sharing insights into the art of their respective pottery school.
Guests had the opportunity to appreciate the artistic beauty and functional elegance of the ceramics on display. The exhibition is ongoing at JCC until today, with tea ceremonies conducted by OMOTE-SENKE International Sado Association Singapore, using tea ceramics by the two artists. |
 JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko delivering her opening speech |
 Art and tea utensils collector Mr Ushioda Yoichiro (far left) proposing a toast |
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 Guests viewing the exhibition |
 Tea ceremony demonstrations using tea ceramics by the two artists is conducted daily by OMOTE-SENKE International Sado Association Singapore |
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