Ramen Bowl | Artist Statement

Alan Chan Hong Kong–based graphic designer with a long career in advertising and design My bowl is inspired by Oribe ware, one of the early ceramic styles created in the Mino region and influenced by the tea master Furuta Oribe. The free spirit and skill of Oribe ware have inspired Mino ceramic artists over the centuries. My bowl features images of a bird and a hand, motifs that represent free spirit and craftsmanship, respectively.Just as we pursue flying birds, the design encourages us to pursue new, unique possibilities for Mino ceramics.

Photo by Hiroshi Tsujitani (Nacasa & Partners Inc.)

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