fukagawa
The Enduring Legacy of Koransha: Arita Porcelain Through the Centuries For over three centuries, the name Koransha has been synonymous with exquisite Arita porcelain, a beacon of Japanese artistry and innovation. Founded in 1689 by Matashiro Fukagawa, initially known as Eizaemon Fukagawa, the company’s story is inextricably linked to the very birth of porcelain production in Japan. Unlike many potteries that emerged during this period…
The Lifeline
Scroll through fukagawa'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 fukagawa'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.
