Day 4657: "Bamboo Shoots Sprout" & Ceramicist, Chiu-i Wu.

   

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"Bamboo Shoots Sprout"

According to Japan's ancient calendar of 72 microseasons, mid-May is when bamboo shoots sprout. Known as takenoko in Japan, these voracious plants have numerous uses in Japan, both as building materials but also edible vegetables. They can be store-bought but in ancient Japan they were delicacies that had to be picked and eaten right away or they would harden. The image above from the 1800s is part of a series depicting seasonal activities around the year. This one, from May, is a beautiful triptych that depicts noblewomen out on an excursion to gather bamboo shoots.

Ceramicist, Chiu-i Wu

"I developed my art and ceramics in Taiwan and exhibited my first work in Taipei. I loved it.. but always had a hard time, when asked about my work.. I have no deep meanings. Not ones that I recognise anyway! I just produce from my heart, sensing when what I’m creating begins to feel right."

"Ceramics was an adventure into clay and glaze, and I studied hard to be able to create the feeling I wanted. When I moved to England, I brought many glaze recipes, but soon discovered a new range of English clays to explore. I came to England in 2003… I can feel my love of English summers, blackbirds and sheep touching my heart and influencing my work. I don’t use moulds. All my work is hand built stoneware."

www.chiuiwu.co.uk

 

  

 

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