{"product_id":"shiro-tsujimura-9782080294692","title":"Shiro Tsujimura","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis monograph on the life and work of iconoclastic Japanese artist Shiro Tsujimura demonstrates how, in his signature self-taught manner, he has reinvented the classic ceramic art form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShiro Tsujimura\u003c\/em\u003e is a vanguard contemporary ceramic artist. While his creations and techniques are deeply rooted in traditional Japanese and Korean styles, his independent streak defines his practice with a sense of freedom, playfulness, and self-confidence that results in decidedly unique works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis monograph takes readers inside his studio and home to discover his artistic practice and lifestyle. Axel Vervoordt, Alexandra Munroe, and longtime friend Hiroshi Sujimoto each contribute a highly personal essay, providing rare insight into this magnetic artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTsujimura himself shares his approach to ceramics, deeply linked to both his training as a monk and his fierce independence, which drove him from his spiritual practice to become an artist. Each of his creations is pure and spiritual, where the passing of time and the art of imperfection play an important role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTsujimura has held solo exhibitions around the world, and his works have been acquired from Japan to Berlin to New York by the world's most prestigious museums, including the Met and The British Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833466999020,"sku":"9782080294692","price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18553803482928.jpg?v=1758461690","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/shiro-tsujimura-9782080294692","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}