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The Legacy of Clay: Ohi Tyouzaemon XI and the Art of Ōhi Ware Born in 1958 in the historic city of Kanazawa, Japan, Toshio Ohi is not merely a potter; he is the eleventh generation steward of a lineage steeped in over three centuries of ceramic artistry. He carries the prestigious name Chozaemon, a title passed down through his family since 1666, when his ancestor Haji first established the tradition of Ōhi ware. This unbroken chain…
The Lifeline
Scroll through ohi tyouzaemonxi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups ohi tyouzaemonxi's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
