GORO: Expression in Five Forms

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GORO: EXPRESSION IN FIVE FORMS N ove mb e r 2 - 2 6, 2 01 9

Opening Reception: Nov 2, 3 - 5 pm Artist Talk: Nov 3, 2 pm Lacoste/Keane Gallery 25 Main St. Concord MA 01742 info@lacostekeane.com 978 369 0278

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SHOW STATEMENT

Lacoste/Keane Gallery is excited to present Goro: Expression in Five Forms, a solo exhibition with the contemporary Japanese ceramic artist Suzuki Goro, November 2 –26, 2019. To coincide with the opening of this exhibition, the artist traveling from Japan will give a public talk about his works and motivations on Sunday November 3th .

Suzuki Goro is an internationally renowned artist who began his career as an artisan potter.

His life changed when he came in contact with pop art in 1969 after a fruitful trip to the USA. Returning to Japan, he set out to be an artist with full expression and individualism. This resulted in the innovative “Goro” style which embodies the spirit of the Momoyama period Japan 1573 -1615 (characterized by free expression and eccentricity) and his own expressions.

In this exhibition, we have thoughtfully curated his five famous forms Chawan, (tea bowl), Mizusashi (water jar), Sake Bottle, Sake Cup and Bento Box. Each is an instrument for expressing the “Goro” style of sensual and amusing expression.

Some may observe that the title of this show shares the number five with Goro’s name which means fifth son and this we consider as fortuitous.

“This is an extremely rare occasion where we can show Suzuki Goro’s definitive and exceptional works expressed in five of his famous forms – Bento Box, Mizusashi, Chawan, Tokkuri and Guinomi. Even rarer, Goro will be at our gallery to attend the Opening reception and give a talk.

This is certainly a not to be missed special exhibition that we consider a highlight of the gallery’s history.” LaiSun Keane

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BENTO BOX

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Bento Box, Yahichida, 2019 Stoneware 16.34 x 9.65 in.

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Bento Box, Goribe, 2019 Stoneware 17.3 x 11.22 x 10.83 in.

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Bento Box, Yobitsugi, 2019 Stoneware 8.07 x 11.22 x 10.83 in.

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Bento Box, E. Oribe, 2019 Stoneware 11.61 x 7.09 in

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C H AWA N

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Chawan, Goribe, 2019 Stoneware 3.03 x 5.04 x 4.53 in

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Chawan, Shironuki E, 2019 Stoneware 2.99 x 4.61 x 4.13 in

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Chawan, Yobitsugi, 2019 Stoneware 3.7 x 5.5 in.

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Chawan, Narumi Oribe, 2019 Stoneware 3.35 x 5.83 x 5.31 in

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Chawan, Yahichida Karatsu, 2019 Stoneware 2.95 x 4.33 in.

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Chawan, Kuro Raku, 2019 Stoneware 3.54 x 4.92 in

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Chawan, Sometsuke, 2019 Stoneware 3.03 x 5.31 x 4.72 in

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Chawan, Nezumi Shino, 2019 Stoneware 3.15 x 5.71 x 5.31 in.

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MIZUSASHI

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Mizusashi, Goribe, 2019 Stoneware 9.84 x 8.66 in.

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Mizusashi, Narumi Oribe, 2019 Stoneware 8.19 x 7.80 in.

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Mizusashi, Kobiki, 2019 Stoneware 8.98 x 7.56 in.

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Mizusashi, Yahichida Karatsu, 2019 Stoneware 9 x 8.50 in.

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Mizusashi, Shino, 2019 Stoneware 8.58 x 8.07 in

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TOKKURI + GUINOMI

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Tokkuri, Sometsuke #1, 2019

Tokkuri, Sometsuke #2 2019

Stoneware 7.25 x 5 in

Stoneware 5.63 x 4.25 in.

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Guinomi, Sometsuke, 2019

Guinomi, Sometsuke, 2019

Stoneware 1.57 x 2.17 in.

Stoneware 1.85 x 2.44 in.

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Tokkuri, Seto Iga, 2019

Tokkuri, Seto Iga, 2019

Stoneware 6.10 x 4.41 in.

Stoneware 5.51 x 3.54 in.

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Tokkuri, Oribe, 2019

Tokkuri, E Oribe 2019

Stoneware 5.91 x 3.54 in.

Stoneware 5.59h x 3.62w in

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Guinomi, E Oribe, 2019 Stoneware 1.97 x 2.76 in.

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Guinomi, Oribe, 2019 Stoneware 2.48 x 2.48 in.

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Guinomi, Goribe, 2019

Guinomi, Seiji, 2019

Stoneware 1.89 x 2.36 in.

Stoneware 1.89 x 2.36 in.

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Tokkuri, E. Haishino, 2019

Guinomi, Kuro Oribe, 2019

Stoneware 5.98 x 3.86 in.

Stoneware 2.36 x 2.64 in.

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Guinomi, Hai Shino, 2019 Stoneware 2.28 x 2.64 x 2.28 in.

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Guinomi, Omaha, 2019

Guinomi, Yahichida, 2019

Stoneware 2.17 x 2.64 in.

Stoneware 2.05 x 2.76 in.

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