One-Go Tokkuri (sake bottle) Black Goryeo (Korean) 20-year-old, smooth texture Mr. Hiomi Takesue is a ceramic artist based in Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture. He aims to faithfully reproduce the pottery of the Joseon Dynasty, creating imitations of "Goryeo Joseon ceramics" from his unique perspective. He is particularly known for his Ido tea bowls, buncheong ware, Mishima ware, and guinomi (sake cups). Based on his research of ancient Korean ceramics, he handles everything from clay preparation to firing himself, creating works favored by connoisseurs with a unique terroir and technique. Features and Activities: Reproduction of Ancient Ceramics and Unique Expression: While deeply researching and pursuing the reproduction of Joseon Dynasty ceramics, he also challenges new expressions, such as drawing inspiration from the Korean traditional cloth "Pojagi." Collaboration between Tsushima and Korea: Taking advantage of Tsushima's geographical location as a border island, he travels to Korea to conduct research on ancient kilns and excavate and study pottery shards, using this as the foundation for his creations. Technical Superiority: He is highly skilled in wheel throwing, and his works, such as Ido tea bowls, are particularly highly regarded. Solo Production: By handling all processes, from traditional clay preparation and shaping to firing, he infuses his own worldview into his works. Support Base: He receives strong support from tea ceremony practitioners and enthusiasts, and his works are exhibited in numerous solo exhibitions. Representative Works: Ido tea bowls Buncheong tea bowls Mishima tea bowls Guinomi (sake cups) White porcelain, Hakeme (brush marks), iron painting