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Set of 4 Mugs K. Fujimori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha 3 Post-Modern Memphis 1980s
About the Item
Set of 4 mugs in Alpha 3 pattern was designed by Kaneaki Fujimori for Kato Kogei Japan in 1980s. Alpha 3 series consists of mugs, salad/casual plates, and decorative serving platter. All 4 mugs in the set are decorated with different, highly colorful designs influenced by Memphis Milano style. Porcelain mugs were made in Nagoya, Japan; unusual asymmetric, angular geometric shape of the mugs supports and adds intensity to the playful colors and shapes of the Post-Modern style of decoration.
Kaneaki Fujimori (1935-) graduated from college in 1958, majoring in oil painting and design, and worked as a designer for a major American ceramics company in Chicago. In 1963 Fujimori returned to Japan to work as a freelance designer for ceramic companies in Nagoya. He received multiple prestigious national art awards, and in 1980s Fujimori became the art director for Kato Kogei, a major supplier of Japanese ceramics to the international markets.
The mugs are marked at the bottom with "Fujimori Collection Alpha 3 Kato Kogei Japan"; they measure 4.15" high with 2.8" diameter opening.
The mugs are in very good vintage condition; they come with the original box that shows light signs of wear and the original card that came with the set.
- Creator:Fujimori (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.15 in (10.55 cm)Width: 4.8 in (12.2 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Porcelain,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Clifton Springs, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4421138801962
Roman Erlikh
Roman Erlikh is a professional woodworker with over 20 years’ experience. Roman Erlikh Studio creates bespoke and limited edition contemporary furniture and art objects. His first furniture collections were inspired by traditional Art Deco and Biedermeier styles interpreted through a modern lifestyle demands. Stepping away from merely utilitarian view of everyday objects, his recent collections are filled with meaningful textual context while incorporating traditional and modern woodworking techniques. Roman is using practical function as a common denominator to create emotionally charged art objects, blurring the boundary between art and function. While appreciating possibilities of ordinary materials, Roman is developing new mixed media multilayered composite varnishes and utilizes decorative gilding and mica veneer to actively engage ambient light, giving an additional aspect to relation of his objects to their environment. The decision to work in custom format was based on environmental concerns and opposition to culture of mass production and pure consumerism. The choice of materials was heavily influenced by sustainability and environmental concerns. All objects are made locally in the Brooklyn Navy Yard workshop. Elimination of storage and transportation needs for mass-produced furniture in lieu of creating a custom made objects on demand allows us to reduce waste of materials and energy.
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