Tokoname Master Craftsman - Hokujo (Genji Shimizu) 伝統工芸士 清水源二
Translation of video - see down here.
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Genji Shimizu
(artist name Hokujoh)
Full member of the Japan Arts Crafts Association
Master of traditional Crafts
www.tokoname.or.jp/teapot/make...
Translation from gorou some - thank you
He said
05:48 Is it interesting. next,I make a handle and spout
07:15 This is a handle.
10:02 next,top
12:05 Roughly good at this
12:08 I think it interesting if you look at the contents and cut
12:21 Basically good teapot is easy to hold,put out to the last tea,Good looks and light.
12:57 put out to the last tea
12:39 We are only tilt and tapping the teapot in order to serve tea to the last.
12:52 Finally themselves choose the teapot, in the color and shape of preference
13:02 Hey I'm sorry. Thank you.
13:23 It is made thin to make the light teapot
13:26 Since it becomes dented when you had a teapot, bottom and around shave spatula leaving a thickness.
13:33 Other places have left a trail of line that stretched clay. And I bake
13:43 Feeling is a feeling like touching the skin of people when using the teapot.
13:47 Teapot has a hard feel made by cutting the surface with a tool.
13:51 Teapot becomes soft feel when you thin by using the rotary table.
Translation from comicker9999 - thank you
I 'm a Japanese, I explain words that he said at the end.
"I gonna tell you how to choose Japanese tea pots(kyusu) of good quality.
First, being easy to hold it,and good appearance,and being easy to pour tea.
A color or form and the design depend on you."
A man who works with his hands is a labourer. A man who works with his hands and mind is a craftsman. A man who works with his hands, mind and heart is an artist.
Sounded pretty good
❤
This video was one of the first videos I saw when I first got into ceramics. Watching him cut the pot in half at the end taught me something really valuable about mastering a craft. This man is happy to cut the pot in half because he is certain that he can make another in five minutes. It's not about making one perfect pot - it's about being able to make something perfect so easily that you can throw it away without a thought.
A year later... This comment is RIGHT on the money. I started carving spoons... 6 or 7 years ago... maybe longer... and to be honest, I've gotten to be pretty decently ok at it, through a ton of practice. That said, to this day, EVERY SINGLE TIME that I take a billet of green wood in one hand and my carving axe in the other, I wonder if I'll be able to end up with a decent spoon. And I've really only had a couple real failures, since I initially got the hang of it, but still... I wonder, every time. Being a master is not having to wonder.
His movements are so controlled and precise, yet totally relaxed. There is no hesitation or wasted hand motion, it's as if his creations were growing from the earth itself, merely guided gently by his loving touch. Truly an honor to watch.
Now we know what heihachi does in his free time :·)
In the good part of KZhead, again.
For sure 😊
Indeed. And yet, KZhead is still recommending 'Russian Dash Cam' videos...Huh?
Reminded me of the movie ghost..😊😉.
Mesmerising, the designs are exquisite. 💜🌱
Just got to try and stay here.
I 'm a Japanese, I explain words that he said at the end. "I gonna tell you how to choose Japanese tea pots(kyusu) of good quality. First, being easy to hold it,and good appearance,and being easy to pour tea. A color or form and the design depend on you."
+comicker9999 Thank you very much.
amazing!!!
(Bows humbly) Thank you for translating! As a student of ceramic art I find it fascinating to watch a master potter at work, and more intriguing to hear the master's advice. ありがとうございました.
Khalid, or "easy to pour". six of one ...
Thank you for translating!
12:15 you can a dude that loves it's craft when he was doing it for the past 40+ years and yet he smiles and is amused by every piece he produces
Hachem Weirdo thats so :(((
He's my hero. 😭🥰
I love the Japanese standard. The old craftsmen of all kinds aim for perfection in form and movement. Just brilliant to watch and appreciate.
*He sacrificed his very beautiful creation to give knowledge, & teach. What a beautiful act.* ♡♡♡
It took him less than six minutes to make and so you comment is ridiculous. To him that was not a sacrifice at all,especially as he made it with the intention of cutting it to show off his workmanship!
@@MrWeAllAreOne I guess you could do it in 5 minutes.
@@MrWeAllAreOne Time and effort doesnt define sacrifice.
Maximus overdramaticus! Ten points for Griffondor!
@@TomasuHachi Oh yes it does.
That moment when the lid fitted perfectly. Wow!
As a former turner I can say I remember the moves. Watching him make the parts. The body, the handle the spout, and last the lid. Each piece has to do the job it's made to do. Work and be beautiful too. His clay is very stiff, it's takes a strong hand and arm. That he could put the top on the teapot and then remove it says the clay is not saturated. He cut the wall to show the even thickness. Much enjoyment to watch thank you.
how can someone dislike this wholesome content. look at that man´s face, so full of joy at his work, and so happy to help explain. bless him really, what a talent! :)
Angella Keushgerian every video has dislikes. No need to bother to even question it.
They probably had a heart attack when he cut the pot open in the end
dish and pottery manufacturing companies disliked this video...
@@crixxxxxxxxx Lincolnlobster was one of the dislikes...
@@webbit1518 Nah.
La bellezza, la passione, la pazienza e l'incanto che è stato fatto questo vaso, non ha prezzo! Meraviglioso.
Spent a year trying to learn how to use a potters wheel. It was a humbling experience but left me grateful that I can at least do my shoelaces.
+Philip Jones Did you go out and buy one? I've been looking at some online and admit to being appalled by the cost. I took ceramics at my uni, three semesters. I make no claims about being a master potter, but it didn't take all that long to learn to use the wheel. Maybe it was the type of wheel? Our studio had two types.
Philip Jones lololol. I've always wanted to try pottery. I've had enough humbling situations in this life. Think I'll wait for the next one to try this.
A year?... the hell, I had a pottery class in high school using a kick wheel. We had to kick the bottom wheel for the speed and apply pressure to it to slow it down. I agree that most struggle at first but a year, what were you doing?
Buddy, I can relate! That pottery stuff is really, really hard. Did you ever see bunraku? How can the guys who manipulate the dolls be so coordinated that you forget that there are people behind the marionettes? Amazing.
I also took a year’s worth of pottery classes. My work was called the “Fred Flintstone” collection, just to give you an idea of my ability. This guy is unbelievable.
honestly he might as well be performing magic cause he controls that clay like a god damn wizard
xazz I made porcelain pottery for nearly 30 years, yet watching that man work is like poetry. Beautiful!
-Cough- master -cough-
Especially how he knows exactly what the circumference of the lid would be. It fit the pot to perfection.
The last clay bender
Lmao !!! True
I am glad he showed how the bottom of the pot was thicker than the walls so we can all see how the pot is great for tea. It is one thing to make something. But another to know why it does what it does.
If I am not mistaken....this was also the master I met. Precision. Daily practice. Occasionally breaingk free to create art. But what art..! You stood there for half an hour at each one of his one-offs! The man is an absolute genius. Humble. Hidden from the world, making beauty like you have never seen...
He works with his hands as if caressing a lover. This is amazing to watch, Japanese strive for perfection is very inspiring.
its just shows trure craftsmanship which extrends to anyone truly devoted to their craft
Gina LaFionda I think it also shows the pure love of working with nature (there's a word for that in Japanese, but I don't know it). The respect and love comes out in each piece made.
Pretentious douchey comment
You can attribute that a lot to the Shinto religion- not much for salvation but big on beauty!
... love the Japanese approach to craftsmanship, general artistry, and overall mastery. Immaculate.
I almost cried at the end! Bless his heart! This man must be the happiest man in the world, so peaceful, so humble, transcendant almost ! I hope people make more videos like this instead of the so called "satisfying videos" because this one makes me love the human race so much more!
This is really therapeutic. . . It's so satisfying just to watch. . . Anti stress, pure relax. . . No useless talks, no stupid music. . . Just art
Not only is his craftsmanship amazing...I can't believe how he can sit in that position for so long. They would have to cut me off at the knees to get me back out of that position. LOL. Nice job sir.
Pike Evans My back would be aching, too!
Might be something about Japanese or asian genes in general. Just like they're squatting with their feet flat and not on their toes like most westerns.
Pike Evans They’ve been squatting since they were very,very young
I thought the same! I'd have to call a forklift to get me off the ground after that long. 😂
@@keepcalmsaltandburn LOL Me Too!!!
Whoever throws knows that you are seeing a master here . And the most obvious evidence of it , is not how perfectly even and thin the pot is when he cuts it in half , but somewhere else , as i learned in Japan. Look at his clothes , not a single stain. THAT is how you recognize a master potter .
Morgan Olfursson I know. I never thought it was possible to stay clean when throwing
I was amazed by his white socks.
Not even that, look how clean his hands are by the time he's done. I can't even make a small cup without getting slip all over my hands and arms.
Bill Cosby wants his sweater back.
@@Thealldaywalk lol me to.
hes one of the fabled clay benders
The Japanese are such masterful artists. They put so much emphasis on ensuring the highest possible quality
I think I understand how everyone felt when he cut the pot to show the thickness of the walls. However he is a Master, what can be made once can be made again,
Right. He's probably made that pot so many times he could probably make it blindfolded. I can't imagine why anyone would dislike this video. This man has master skills.
Not really, he can make a virtually identical pot but that one as every other one is unique.
Seriously. It would take me days to make something like that. This guy cranked it out in 5 minutes. NBD for him.
I think we all just wish we had the one he cut (before he cut it) :)
watching the process was so calming.....
Agreed. :)
I agree as well, no music, no dramatic angles,.......... Beautiful to watch,..........
There is no asmr stupid libtard moran
ASMR massage
ありがとうございました. Thank you very much. How strong and youthful his hands look!
I am from this town and living in US. I have not been in my hometown for a long time due to the pandemic. This video reminds me my home.. Thank you so much for uploading.
The shaping of the lid was amazing. I love watching these Japanese master potters. Pity their comments never get translated. I mean, just by watching them you learn a lot, but their remarks would certainly add some insightful information. Thanks for putting this up.
+Neldidellavittoria That was lovely, wasn't it?
+Neldidellavittoria Agree, we need a Japanese translator!
+John Doe I've just noticed there are written translations if you open the top section where the uploader writes. Not the best English but understandable.
Pity you yearn to learn from these Japanese masters but never even considered simply learning some Japanese. People need to realize not everything revolves around english speakers -- that's some serious sense of entitlement.
@@user-tz9jh6pv2j You may not have noticed that English is the new Latin. Two hundred years ago you'd have expected the explanations to be in Latin, which was the lingua franca for science and culture. Today, though, everything gets published in English. Incidentally, it's the first time in my life I've been criticised for speaking only four languages. I usually get complimented on my mastery of English, but I've also learnt some French and fluent in Italian, apart of course from my mother tongue, Spanish. And I can understand or make educated guesses in Latin, but that comes from having read so much medieval history. I happen to know a few words or phrases in Japanese and can produce a rudimentary sentence or two, but learning enough of a language to follow a video like this one takes many years. Which you may know if you've studied a foreign language yourself. Creo que estás meando fuera del tarro, amigo.
The grandfather is a treasure....such beautiful work and patience.🌺
I'm amazed that he sits on his knees while throwing on the wheel. Because he doesn't brace the back of his elbow like one would normally do when first centering the clay. The piece is beautiful! Its form is both functional and aesthetically pleasing! Thanks for sharing!
The Japanese craft is part of its millenary culture and is transferred from generation to generation, it is truly amazing as they do it with great passion and humility. Greetings from Nicaragua.
I love how this guy does this so much that he doesn't even need an apron anymore.
Bob Ross never needed an apron.
that's when you know you're in the presence of a true master
And white socks
@Paradox 210 You have also shit so much that you don’t need toilet paper anymore.
The first thing I noticed was that he was not wearing a smock, and had on nice clothes.
His immersion in and devotion to his craft evokes deep respect, both for him and his craft.
That clay does EXACTLY what he wants. Practiced hands. Thanks for shooting and posting this.
I’m in my early eighties and, what pleasure it is to be learning the gifts of dedicated artisans, a joy to watch, Thank you.
this man is a good teacher, demonstrates how to make it in the shape required, then breaks his creation to show what he actually did.
Omg. The cross section he takes at the end! What perfect walls. Everything fits perfectly. Absolutely beautiful. Mud in the hands of the master are the hallmark of civilization.
Appreciate your civilization comment.
僕はこういう、モノ作りに夢中になってる真面目なお爺さんが好き。こういう人を師匠とかに出てきたら凄い楽しいんだろうなぁ。
By far one of the cleanest works of art I’ve seen made. This was a pleasure as well as a calming experience to watch!
Very revealing how this Master doesn't bat an eyelid when he performs a wire-cross-section-cut, just after having completed the future teapot. Raku at work, once again. We have so many lessons to learn yet. My deepest respect.
musamor75 Huh? It was a 10 minute job and he’s showing us how it’s put it together. Let’s not get too deep. He can make another 5 sets in an hour.
Raku has nothing to do with this video, though.
i know i will piss many people off,BUT .drinking a 6 pack a day ,and watching TV is not going to help achieve these results...first you have to love it,then over time great results will come..sorry but i had to say this.every body have a hidden talent ,find yours.i did.
@Pasquale Tartaglia - okay
Amazing Craftsman! Love how he showed how perfect the thickness was..that is great control..
I can understand people being shocked at the end, but they are forgetting, this is a 18 minute youtube video. This guy can make this pot any day of the week any time he wants, so scrapping one for demonstration purposes is literally nothing. This guy is incredibly good at his craft. Much respect.
It’s honestly an honor to watch master potters work. My teacher is one and it’s absolutely mesmerizing.
In complete awe of his skill and talent. This is the way a master makes something look as though its simple and approachable when it will take you on a long journey trying to replicate or reach the level of what we see him do here. I'm totally inspired by this. So glad I happened upon this as I am very new on my own journey into becoming a potter.
I admire the enthusiasm that this man has for his work. I hope to feel the same way someday.
The perfection of the lid to that pot actually startled me
Wow. The amount of water with the thinness of the wall is helpful; i assumed the thinner the wall the less water. A picture is worth a thousand words. Thank you.
I always feel sleepy while watching this video. Its has a calming effect. But love his craftsmanship. Truly a Master.
I could never sit in this position for longer than two minutes and I'm younger than him. He's an inspiration to everyone. Thank you so much.🤗❤️🥀
Love it to see how the craftsman creates with a lot tension new things - it's like a meditation to watch it - I like it that there is no music playing - only the native sounds of the working master.
The way he takes the pot off the hump is truly impressive.
I know how skilled he is because i personally tried making pottery using this method and i tell you its very very hard, yet he makes it look very easy. All but respect.
Not only is he a dedicated craftsman. To my understanding, he just cut the thing in half to show the anatomy of the teapot, and how a good teapot should be. So he's a dedicated teacher as well.
Watching this master of clay is not only soothing but also calming. Thank you sir.
i could watch this the whole day and never get bored...it's fascinating
Just lovely to watch. If I tried to kneel like that, my kneecaps would shoot across the room.
Funniest comment in weeks!
Lol lol 😆 me too
Lose weight.
hahaha me too
@@horacegentleman3296 You're just a bit insufferable, aren't you? Even westerners who are underweight would have trouble sitting in this position all day every day; it's a position you have to get your body used to over time.
I would get cramp if I sat like that for just 3 minutes .Was a joy to watch.
I really don't understand why people watch this and then 'dislike' what's to 'dislike' ? I am no potter but I see when a master is at work.
Im on month 4 of my venture into pottery making and this blows my mind. It's complete mastery...Seems like he doesn't follow any rigid rules and just lets the shape spring from the clay. Seriously amazing.
As someone that threw on the wheel for years I can honestly appreciate how difficult it is to get the lower third of your cylinder egg-shell thin. What a master and gangster at his craft! I could watch him for hours... Not a single smear of clay in the process is another huge feet.
He really throws wet. His shapes are ancient. Love it.
Such incredible artistry. I hated to see him cut into the pot but the delicacy of his technique became quite apparent. Just beautiful.
A great time capsule of the art of hand made. Thank you for sharing the process of years of learning🎨
Oh my god, he killed that beautiful pot! The thickness of the wall was perfect.
It took me years of working with ceramics to truly understand the magnitude of mastery this potter has archived ...
Always so interesting to watch someone who has mastered their skill do their thing.
Amazing!!!! What a skill!!! Totally enjoyed watching the skill. This video is made 7 years ago. Hope Shimizu san is doing well, and hope to see his another videos!!!! Thank you so much.
Unbelievably impressive! I've been watching videos on how to make pottery because I want to start doing it at some point. I thought I had watched the best until I saw this video. It obfuscated all the others. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing! His hands were so steady and detailed.
Anyone who has thrown before knows how difficult what he’s doing is! Truly a master.
This represents perfection on so many levels!
It's amazing how he eyeballed the diameter of the lid. It was a perfect fit.
I only use Tokoname teapots. Nothing else. I love their beautiful warm earthy colour and simple designs.
To be able to use hands like that and just get lost in what artistry you are performing, that is truly a gift and desire to learn how. Thank you
Stumbled upon this gem of a human, and was so touched by the joyfulness of his working and sharing. His mastery is indisputable, but his happiness is what I love about this video... What a beautiful moment to share.
If you've ever tried to throw a pot... you would understand how truly amazing this mans work is. 😍
Through watching this beautiful dance I felt like I myself were moving. The positions of his hands and the yielding of the clay under the pressure was a pleasure to watch!
Magnifique ! Vous êtes un très grand artiste Monsieur. Merci pour la beauté que vous nous offrez, avec une très forte humilité. Le monde entier vous admire.
That man has steadier hands that I do and I know i'm much younger than him. Amazing!
I love the Japanese culture. The way they practice and perfect skills is second to none.
la-di-da.
Great watching a master potter at work making a beautiful teapot for the tea ceremony! Excellent!
Blessed are those hands... blessed are our eyes.
Thanks for posting this video Petr!
What an incredible artist. That was so inspiring. Between this and the guy who remastered his 30 year old flip book, it makes me feel like I can become better at my art as well. Never stop creating! Salud.
Wonderful video! Really good that there is no music - it would distract from the peaceful quiet pleasure of watching this master at work.
Never seen a better example for "looks so easy when he's doing it", must be a lifetime's skill in his hands
Correct translation from 12:13 A good Kyūsu (Japanese teapot) is made such that: - The handle is comfortable to hold - Has good spout to prevent dripping of the tea while/after pouring. - It looks lighter yet substantial
labor of love. bless your hands.. and thank you for sharing.
So peaceful. It’s quite interesting how he can focus on a single, delicate piece. Forming it into existence. True alchemy.
I could feel the strenght of the clay through his delicate guidance, and the delicate lightness of the clay body through his firm arms. Truly a master.
After taking pottery in college, I gained an even greater awe and respect for this art. And this potter is freaking amazing. Holy crap that was insane to watch. The control, steady hands, the precision. It's perfect. And I have no idea (aside from experience) this man knew how big to make the lid. Also...the mere fact he didn't get a single friggen drop of clay on his clothing...shows how damn good he is. I didn't think it was possible to keep clean when throwing. 😳 Edit: I did notice the stick/tool he held over the top of both the pot and the lid when throwing...but still...he got it exact! Not to mention he only used said tool for mere seconds each time
待って、、ありえないぐらい上手い。。なんかもう凄すぎて言葉が無くなる。私もあんな風に作れるように頑張ります！！ というか、日本人いなくて寂しい笑笑
omg. I have tried to make pots and bowls for years. I will never to get to this level of perfection. this guy is off the chain.
I could watch this man work for hours
4:56 You know he is a master when he (correctly) creates the lid diameter first, and checks with the measuring tool only to confirm it.
Amazing how thin he can pull that clay without the walls failing
SO CLEAN! the master and his hands, his surroundings, so esthetical artistic. Chapeau!
Such a joy to watch a true master!
Wow! A master at making tea pots! I would love to have one. I am 1/2 Japanese, so I know the importance of having a good tea pot; yet, he makes it look so simple to make; piece by piece! Amazing work!