Lot 48: 2pcs. Thomas Kakinuma, Bird and Mushrooms (condition noted)

Name: 2pcs. Thomas Kakinuma, Bird and Mushrooms (condition noted)
Brand: 4th Meridian Fine Art
SKU: 2044d53ae6
Price: 200 CAD

Est: $600 CAD - $800 CADPassed

4th Meridian Fine ArtPenticton, BC, CAJune 06, 2021

Item Overview

Description

Thomas Kakinuma is an intriguing figure in British Columbia’s ceramics history. He was a highly regarded potter and sculptor in the 1950s and 1960s, and throughout his working life, he received recognition across Canada and internationally. With renewed attention and focus on Mid-Century art and British Columbia craft, a recent exhibition examined Kakinuma’s role as a teacher and producer of era-defining ceramics illustrating his significant contributions. Born and raised in Japan, Kakinuma immigrated to Vancouver in 1937, intending to become an artist and to eventually study in Paris. World War II interrupted his plans and he ended up in Toronto where he studied painting and drawing at the Ontario College of Art (OCA). He graduated with honours in 1947, then studied painting under Yasuo Kuniyoshi at the Art Students League in New York. After rejecting painting as a viable career, he turned his attention to ceramics, studying again at OCA and then at the University of British Columbia, where he would later teach ceramics at the Pottery Hut. While Kakinuma produced a variety of wares, he was well-known for producing small and endearing figurative works, such as cats, penguins, fish and birds. He preferred, however, to produce large sculptures and abstract pieces. “The birds are quick to produce and easy to sell… but I would really like to work on a one-man show, rather than making small items for stores”, says Kakinuma. His sculptures were included in a number of important exhibitions and were featured in Centennial Sculpture ’67 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, which was organized by the Federation of Canadian Artists. Kakinuma won several awards including a Canada Arts Council Senior Fellowship grant in 1960 to study in Japan and Mexico: his works from this time reflect his experiences fusing both Japanese and Mexican influences. In 1962, he won a silver medal at the International Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramics in Prague. The Ceramic Art of Thomas Kakinuma was the artist’s first substantial retrospective, offering a rare opportunity to see works from public and private collections. The exhibition was organized by the West Vancouver Museum, in collaboration with the Kakinuma Family, Debra Evelyn Sloan, Dr. Carol E. Mayer, Allan Collier and Stacy Laviolette.

Dimensions

Mushroom: 3.25 tall x 4.75" wide x 3.5 deep Bird:3.25 tall x 4" wide x 4" deep

Artist or Maker

Thomas Kakinuma

Medium

glazed pottery

Condition Report

The bird is in perfect condition, no chips, cracks, flaws or repairs. The mushrooms have two cracks that have been repaired. Please see photos.

Provenance

Private Collection, Vancouver collector.

Notes

Signature on bottom.

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Auction Details

June Canadian & International Art, Pottery, & Collectibles

4th Meridian Fine Art

June 06, 2021, 04:00 PM PST

104-1475 Fairview Rd, Penticton, BC, V2A 7W5, CA

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