Japanese potters

Sakuma Fujiya 佐久間藤也

1963-malemashiko potteryBorn in Mashiko Town. Eldest son of grandfather Sakuma Totaro and father Kenji 　1985 Graduated from Nagoya University of Arts1986 Trained at Tochigi Prefectural Ceramics Training Center, joined Sakuma Totaro Kiln1996 Tower of London from Nikko Toshogu, Royal Armor Museum　Produced matcha kettle for donation to the Fukutokuan, Leeds New Wing, Leeds, England1999 “The 73rd National Exhibition”, first time exhibited, first prize winner (and thereafter consecutive prize winners)2003 Awarded the Newcomer’s Prize at the 77th National Exhibition2004 Became a member of the Kokuga-kai2005 Awarded the National Painting Prize at the 79th National Exhibition, promoted to Associate Member of the National (more…)

Shimaoka Kei 島岡桂

1978-malemashiko potteryBorn in Tokyo, the second son of Fudeya Hitoshi (Japanese painting) and Fudeya Yoshiko (glass art)1996 Graduated from Utsunomiya Junior College High School, Culinary Arts1997 Graduated from Tochigi Prefectural Ceramics Institute (apprenticeship)　Trained for 6 years under his grandfather, Shimaoka Tatsuzo, living national treasure. 2003 Started production at Shimaoka Pottery　Held graduation exhibition at Ginza Takumi, Tokyo2004 Solo exhibition at Matsuya Ginza (and annually thereafter)2005 Solo exhibition at Hankyu Umeda (and annually thereafter)　Solo exhibition held at Seibu Department Store Ikebukuro (and annually thereafter)　Adopted by Shimaoka Tatsuzo.2007 Exhibited at JARFO “New York Sake Exhibition　Succeeded to Shimaoka Pottery2011 Exhibited at “The Beauty of (more…)

Shimaoka Ryuta 島岡龍太

1952-malemashiko potteryBorn in Mashiko, eldest son of Shimaoka Tatsuzo1976 Graduated from Kyoto Institute of Technology1981 Studied at Goda Ceramic Research Institute1987 Solo exhibition at Aoyama Green Gallery (every other year)1989 Solo exhibition at Osaka Hankyu Department Store1990 Solo exhibition at Matsuya, Ginza2004 “Two Men’s Exhibition” with Mashiko Tsukamoto2007 “Parent and Child Exhibition” with Mashiko Tsukamoto2011 Aoyama Beniya “Two Men’s Exhibition　Beyond the Damage to the Ceramic Industry in Mashiko and the Northern Kanto Region　Exhibition of ceramics by 12 up-and-coming artists (more…)

Hashimoto Shuichi 橋本秀一

1954-malemashiko potteryBorn in Mashiko1980 Studied under Hamada Atsuya1984 Built own kiln in Osawa, Mashiko1991 “Japan Folk Crafts Museum Exhibition” Selected2000 “Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition” Selected　Exhibited in “The 20th Century of Tochigi Prefecture Art II: The Thousand Year Door Exhibition” at Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts2003 “Mashiko Contemporary Artists Ceramics Exhibition2004 “100 Ceramic Artists of Mashiko”, Contemporary Art in Mashiko2007 ” Hamada Shoji and His Genealogy Exhibition” exhibited (more…)

Kawai Sota 河井創太

1973-maleBorn in Kyoto. Mingei master Kawai Kanjiro was his great-grandfather.1996 Graduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Ceramics1997 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Training School2002 Built a studio in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture2004 Kobe Tanaka Art ExhibitionMatsuzakaya, Osaka, Japan, solo exhibition 2005 Kobe Tanaka Art ExhibitionOsaka Kintetsu Department Store, Abeno, Osaka, Japan, solo exhibitionTokyo Keio Department Store, Kawai IV Exhibition(Katojiro Kawai, Hiroji Kawai, Toshitaka Kawai, Sota Kawai)Built his own climbing kiln 2006 Fujii Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo, solo exhibition2007 Tokyo Toubi Art Fair, solo exhibitionKobe Tanaka Art Exhibition 2008 Kawai IV Exhibition, Matsuya, HiroshimaMitsukoshi Nihombashi, Tokyo, solo exhibition (more…)

Hamada Tomoo 濱田友緒

1967-malemashiko potteryBorn in Mashiko Town. Second son of Hamada Shinsaku, grandson of Hamada Shoji1991 Completed Graduate School of Tama Art University1995 Traveled to England on a delegation from the town of Mashiko. St. Ives, London2000 Pottery East&West Exhibition, Ditchling Museum of Art　Exhibited and demonstrated2001 Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi (and every other year thereafter)2002 The Japan-America Cultural Center, Los Angeles　Exhibited in “Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Artists Exhibition2005 Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art　Exhibited in “Three Generations of Hamada-gama: Shoji, Shinsaku, and Tomoo2009 Solo exhibition at Reach Pottery, St. Ives　　 　Hamada Kiln Three Generations Exhibition” at Packer Gallery, Boston　Demonstrations (more…)

Kitamura Fumi 北村風巳

1977-maleecchhu-seto potteryBorn in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture2000 Started making ceramics at “Tounokan” in Pottery Village2002: Produced ceramics at his home in Toyama City, Toyama PrefectureImpressed by Etchu-Seto ware from the early to mid-Edo period2005 Met the 13th generation Nakazato Tarouemon2006 Trained at the 14th generation Nakazato Tarouemon Kiln, Karatsu ware2008 Tour of Korean white porcelain kiln sites2009 Tour of Chinese kiln sites2010 Returned to Toyama from KaratsuBuilt anagama kiln at current residence in Tateyama Town2011: Named the kiln “Kare-Susukino Kiln” and fired for the first timeExhibited works in Japan and abroad, including a solo exhibition in Yamato, Toyama, and shows (more…)

Kato Toshiaki 加藤聡明

1961-maleetchu-seto potteryBorn in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture1978 Apprenticed under Azuma Kuniaki at Azuma Kutani Pottery in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan1985 Returned to Toyama and started making pottery at the family business, Shirohachi Kiln1988 Built his own climbing kiln1995 Built the Ittekoi Kiln2004 Became an instructor at “Tounokan” in Ecchu Pottery Village (more…)

Harada Keiji 原田圭二

1978-malebizen potterySecond son of Harada Togetsu II. His older brother is Harada Ryoji. Raised in a family of Bizen Pottery artists, he naturally became interested in Bizen Pottery. Became independent in 1997.He and his brother use his father’s climbing kiln. He mainly produces flower vases and sake cups, but also produces umbrella holders, jars, and other large pieces. (more…)

Harada Ryoji 原田良二

1977-malebizen potteryEldest son of Harada Togetsu II. After completing his studies at the Bizen Ceramics Center, he learned pottery techniques from his grandfather and father in 2000, and became independent in 2001.He uses his father’s climbing kiln and aims for beefsteak plant color and kiln transformation. He often makes tableware, vases, and sake cups. Mainly uses a potter’s wheel for molding. His younger brother Harada Keiji is also a Bizen Pottery artist. (more…)

Watanabe Takuma 渡邊琢磨

1968-malebizen potteryAfter graduating from Kansai University, he apprenticed himself to Bizen Pottery artist Yamauchi Atsuyoshi in 1991 and learned pottery techniques. 1996, he joined the Bizen Pottery and continued his apprenticeship. 2006, he built his own anagama kiln and became independent.He mainly produces tableware, flower vases, sake cups, etc. After shaping on the potter’s wheel, he often adds some extra touches such as chamfering, hand-twisting, and inlaying to his works. In addition to the anagama, he also built a small kiln for reduction firing, and also aims to produce Ao-bizen (blue bizen) and other ceramics. (more…)

Kobashi Masaaki 小橋順明

1976-malebizen potteryBorn in Okayama City, Japan. 1997 Entered Kagawa University. In 2000, he graduated from Kagawa University, Faculty of Education, majoring in fine arts ceramics. 2002, after completing the graduate school of Kagawa University, he studied under Bizen ware artist Takatori Kanzan. 2005-2008, after three years of training at the Bizen ware potter Taizan Kiln, he became independent in 2008. (more…)

Amano Tomoya 天野智也

1968-malebizen potteryBorn in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, studied under Nagasue Ryuhei after completing the ceramics course at Seto Ceramic High School in 1989. 1994- Joined Kimura Tojoen and worked there for 10 years. 2005- Built his own half-underground anagama in Sako, Akaban City, Okayama Prefecture, and started his own kiln.His first solo exhibition was held in 2007. Since then, he has actively held solo exhibitions in Okayama and Tokyo every year. (more…)

CHRISTOPHER RAVENHALL

1968-malebizen potteryBorn in Derby, England.In 1989, he apprenticed himself to Mamoru Taku, a Bizen potter, and learned pottery techniques. 1994, he joined the Kimura Ichiyo Kiln and continued his training. 1999, he built his own anagama kiln in Shitsurenji, Akaban City, Okayama Prefecture, and became independent.He often makes tableware for daily use, including sake cups and flower vases. His unique foreign sensibility, which is not found in Japanese people, makes his work very appealing. His cups are especially unique in shape. Recently, he says he was influenced by ancient Celtic pottery. He is actively involved in solo exhibitions and holds (more…)

Yasuda Tatsuhiko 安田龍彦

1959-malebizen pottery After graduating from Shimane University in 1984, he began his career as a ceramic artist. 1988, he joined the kiln Kimura Tosyoen, which is a descendant of Kiln Rokusei, and studied under Kimura Toho and Kimura Risho. 1998, he built a half underground anagama kiln in Saeki Town, Wake County, and became independent.In 2001, he was selected for the first time to participate in the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. In 2006, he was selected for the fourth time and became a full member of the Japan Kogei Association. He mainly produces tableware, including vases, sake cups, and tea (more…)

Matsubara Shinji 松原晋司

malebizen pottery He began his training in Bizen ware in Ibe in 1978. From 1979, he studied pottery techniques under Nakamura Rokuro for three years. In 1996, he built a climbing kiln of his own design.He has been making flower vases, water jars, tea bowls, sake cups, and bowls by rokuro molding, while plates and tableware are mainly made by pounding. After forming the pieces, he often transforms them further, and especially likes to transform sake vessels into flat or triangular vessels. (more…)

Shibata Yoshihiro 柴田好浩

1964-malebizen pottery Grandfather is Kimura Ichiyo. In 1983, he apprenticed himself to his uncle, Kimura Takaaki, to learn pottery techniques, and in 1997, he built a climbing kiln with four shelves and a large oud that can accommodate four rows of four pieces, becoming independent and opening his first kiln.In 1990, he was selected for the first time to participate in the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and in 2012, he was selected for the fourth time to participate in the same exhibition and became a regular member of the Japan Crafts Association.He often produces vases, vases, plates, ceramic boards, and (more…)

Ishida Yasuhiro 石田安弘

1952-malebizen potteryHe was attracted to Bizen ware and decided to become a potter. In 1973, he joined the Bizen Ceramic Art Center and received training for one year. In 1977, he built a climbing kiln and became independent.In addition to tea ceremony utensils, tableware, and flower vases, he also produces zodiac signs, birds, and animals. He values the appearance and the taste of his pottery. He is an expert in the Urasenke school of tea ceremony and has built a tea room in his home, where he holds tea ceremonies and listens to the opinions of others for reference in (more…)

Honma Tomoyuki 本間友幸

1975-maleBorn in Nagano City1993 Studied under Kobayashi Toshun1995 Visited National Palace Museum, Taiwan and Vietnam1996 Visited Myanmar to study ceramics1997 Opened kiln in Nagano City1998Honorable Mention, Hoku-shin ExhibitionHonorable Mention, Bonsai Vessel ExhibitionSelected, The Ceramic Foundation Exhibition1999Selected, Exhibition of New Works of Traditional CraftsSelected, National ExhibitionHonorable Matcha Tea Ceremony ContestSelected, World Competition of Arts and Crafts, KanazawaSelected, The Ceramic Foundation ExhibitionSelected, Nagano Prefecture Craft ExhibitionHonorable Mention: Issuikai Ceramics Club ExhibitionSelected, Colored Ceramics ExhibitionSelected, Rokkatei Northern Confectionery ExhibitionHonorable Mention, Flower Vase Contest 2000Honorable Mention, Japan Treasure ExhibitionHonorable Mention, Snow Design AwardHonorable Mention, International Public Call for Contemporary Art in AsiaHonorable Mention: Vessel (more…)

Tsubouchi Mayumi 坪内真弓

?-female 1999 Built Aoi Kiln in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture2008 Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition Nagano Prefecture Art Exhibition, Governor’s Prize2009 Nitten2010 Tableware Festival, Original Design Category2011 Chozo Prize Tokoname Ceramic Art Exhibition Ceramic exhibition “Soil: Where Voices Live” (Shiga Kogen Roman Museum/Nagano) SICF12 (Spiral/Tokyo)2012 Matsudai Contemporary Art Festival (Ikeda Masuo Museum of Art/Nagano)2014 Dome Yakimono World, New Artist Exhibition2015 Kobe Biennale Contemporary Ceramics Competition Tokai-Koshinetsu Utsuwa Exhibition (Itami Municipal Craft Center/ Hyogo)2016 Women Craft Artists of Higashi-Shinano (Umeno Memorial Picture Gallery/Nagano) Botanical Garden (Kokoro no Hana Museum/Nagano)2017 Closing Neovision: New Expansion (Shinano Museum of Art/Nagano)2018 Door to Paradise (Motoazabu Gallery (more…)

Koike Tomohisa 小池智久

1978-maleBorn in Nagano CityNagano Prefectural Nagano High SchoolGraduated from Kinki University, Faculty of Literature and Arts, Department of Fine Arts Member of Shinshu Art Association, Hoku-shin Art Association, Nagano Craft Association 2005 Studied under Tsuneo Ogihara 2006 Founded Ohai Kiln 2007 Oribe Utsuwa Residence, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, two-person exhibition 2008 Participated in Tokyo Dome Tableware Festival 2008　　　　　　 Akaawa Kiln, Takayama Village, Nagano, Japan Three-person exhibition (and annually thereafter) 2009 Participated in Tokyo Dome Tableware Festival 2009　　　　　　　 Echizen Gallery, Nagano, Japan, solo exhibition 2010 Marukosho Shoji, Nagano-city, Nagano, Japan　　　　　　 Exhibition at Shinshu Matsudai Royal Hotel, Nagano, Japan　　　　　　 Gallery Sukiyoshi, Konan, (more…)

Ito Shin’ichi 伊藤真一

1974-maleBorn in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture1995 Completed the course at the Ceramic Design Institute, Tajimi, Gifu1998 Built a kiln in Ina City　　　　　　 Held many solo exhibitions in and out of the prefecture2009 Built anagama kiln in Ina City Awards1999 Selected for the Ceramic Biennale　　 Selected, Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition2000 Selected, Japan Crafts Exhibition　　 Selected, Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition　　 Selected, Exhibition of Sake Vessels2002 Selected, Tableware Festival　　 Selected, Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition2005 Selected, Korean Ceramics Biennale (more…)

Nakashizu Gyokuzan 3rd 三代 中静玉山

1944-malemumyoi potteryReal name is Nakashizu Katsuaki. Born in Sado-gun, Niigata Prefecture (now Sado City)Under the advice of the then county mayor of Fukai, Nakashizu Gyokuzan the first made a tour of the island and its environs in 1905 and founded the company at his current location.He produces elegant and lustrous ceramics made of Mumyoi clay, which is produced near the gold and silver veins of the Sado Gold and Silver Mine, and varies from vermilion mud, purple mud, vermilion and purple mud, and iron mud according to the degree of heat.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (more…)

Kimura Yosuke 木村庸祐

1969-malebizen potteryHe spent his youth in California and studied architecture in Los Angeles. He then worked as a structural designer in New York City for 20 years. After marrying Mizuho, the eldest daughter of Bizen Pottery artist Kimura Bifu, he began making pottery in Ibe, Bizen City. He is constantly seeking to incorporate unique designs that make use of his architectural background into traditional Bizen ware. (more…)

Kimura Mizuho 木村瑞穂

1976-femalebizen potteryAfter graduating from high school, she studied under her father, Kimura Bifu, a ceramic artist. In 2003, she moved to the U.S. to broaden her experience as an artist, majoring in art at a community college, and returned to Japan in 2011 to pursue Bizen Pottery again. She is always striving to fuse traditional ceramics with modern design concepts. (more…)

Nakamura Shinichiro 中村真一郎

1952-malebizen potteryBorn in Bizen City. Second son of Bizen Pottery artist Nakamura Kanzan. Studied under Fujiwara Ken, an intangible cultural asset of Okayama Prefecture, and then under his uncle Nakamura Rokuro. Built his own kiln in 1976 and became independent. He has won many prizes at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and other exhibitions. (more…)

Watanabe Aiko 渡辺愛子

1971-femaleshigaraki potteryBorn in Sakai City, Osaka1992 Graduated from Saga Art Junior College, Department of Fine Arts, Painting III1994 Began studying firing techniques in anagama kilns in Shigaraki2001 Built her own anagama kiln in Iga, Mie Prefecture, Japan　　 First kiln exhibition at “Anagama Ceramic Gallery, Flame Color Field2003 Moved to a new base in Iga City2009 Moved kiln and built third anagama kiln (more…)

Wada Akira 和田的

1978-maleBorn in Chiba, Japan.  2001  BA in Ceramics, Arts Department, Bunka Gakuin, Tokyo            Studied under Ceramist, Katsuji Uwataki  2005  Set up his own ceramic studio          Recognized as full member of Japan KOGEI Association  2007  Granted a Fellowship of Japanese Government Overseas Study Program for            Artist by the Agency of Cultural Affairs, Paris, France  Awards – Ceramic art2020  Japan Ceramic Society Prize  2017  Newcomer Award – The 15th Chiba City Arts and Culture Freshmen Award          The Encouragement Award – The 37th Traditional Japanese Culture POLA      (more…)

Wakasugi Seiko 若杉聖子

1977-femaleBorn in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture,japan.2000 Graduated from Kinki University,Faculty of Literature,Arts and Cultural Studies.2003 Graduated from the Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center.Became independent after working briefly as a designer at a Mino pottery.2005 Receives The Special Judges Award Shigeru Uchida,at International Ceramics Festival ’05 MIno,Japan.2007 Accepted for The 4th World Ceramic Biennale 2007 Korea.2007 Receives The Encouragement Prize,at Craft Competition in Takaoka,japan.2010 Moves to Sanda City,Hyogo Prefecture. (more…)

Yoshimura Mariya 吉村茉莉

1988-femalekutani porcelainBorn in Japan, Ishikawa 2012 Graduate from Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware TechnicalTraining Center 2012 Enroll Kanazawa Utatsuyama Kogei Kobo, Ishikawa 〜2015 Award2011  IKEYAN☆Audition2011 Grand Prix 2013　36th Traditional Kutani Craft Exhibition Technical Excellence  Award 2013　54th Ishikawa Traditional Craft ExhibitionJapan Prize of Encouragement 2013　7th Snow Design Competition Honourable Mention 2014　28th 2014 Japan Jewellery Art Competition Prize of Encouragement teabowl 124,000 JPY mariyoshimura赤絵 | 吉村茉莉 | MARI Yoshimura (more…)

Yamada Akira 山田晶

1959-maleBorn in Kyoto1983Completed Kyoto Prefectural Vocational Training School for Potters1984Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute1986Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition (1987)86 Japan Craft Exhibition (1988)Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition1989Ceramics Annex Shigaraki ’89, The Museum of Modern Art, Shiga, Shiga, Japan1991Tin, Leather, and Ceramic” Three-person Exhibition, Itami Municipal Craft Center, Itami, Japan1992The Wall” at Mitsukoshi Kyoto Gion Gallery, Awajicho Gallery, Mashiko Ceramic Village (Kyoto, Tokyo, Mashiko)1993Solo Exhibition at Gallery Marronnier, Kyoto, JapanSolo exhibitions at Gallery Genkai (Tokyo) in 1995 and 19961994Beyond Bethel: Beyond the Concept of Vessels, McDougall Museum, New ZealandLa Parfum” Gallery KUKI, Paris, FranceAround the Clay” exhibition at St. Jacques Church, (more…)

Yamaguchi Makoto 山口真人

1978-malemino potteryBorn in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture2000 Apprenticeship at a pottery2004 Became independent in Seto, Aichi, JapanTraveled around East Asia and Europe2007 Selected, Tokai Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Aichi Bunren Art ExhibitionSelected, Seto City Art Exhibition2008 Selected, Asahi Ceramic Art ExhibitionMayor Prize, Seto City Art Exhibition2009 Selected, Tokai Traditional Crafts ExhibitionFirst solo exhibition at DO LIVIG ISSEIDO2011 Group Exhibition at Maruzen Nagoya Sakae StoreSolo exhibition at Sun Gallery Sumie2012 Solo exhibition at Daimaru Shinsaibashi (’13,’14,’15,’16,’17)Solo exhibition at Yamaso Art, KyotoSolo exhibition at Mitsukoshi, Nagoya (’14,’16,’18,’20)Solo exhibition at Takamakura Toushin, Kamakura, JapanGroup exhibition at Mitsukoshi, Fukuoka (’14,’17,’21)2013 Solo (more…)

Yano Naoto 矢野直人

1976-malekaratsu potteryBorn in Karatsu1994 Studied in the U.S. for 5 years2002 Graduated from Arita Ceramic College, Saga2003 Contract instructor, Arita Ceramic College, Saga, Japan2004 Made ceramics at his home, Tonoyama Kiln2008 Six months of pottery making in Korea (more…)

Moriyama Motomi 森山元實

1948-malekoishiwara potteryBorn in Koishiwara Village, Asakura County, Fukuoka Prefecture (present-day Higashimine Village)1974Returned to Koishiwara and began to work as a potter, studying under his older brother Kikuo.1977Worked as a craftsman at the Honke Moriyama Pottery1984Built Moriyama Kanzan Kiln1996PAK’96 Kyushu Bureau of International Trade and Industry Director-General’s Award2003Certified as a traditional craftsman (more…)

Moriyama Kanjiro 森山寛二郎

1984-maleBorn as the eldest son of Moriyama Motozane2007Graduated from Saga University, Faculty of Culture and Education, Arts and Crafts Course2008Returned to his parents’ home to study under Motomi2002Saga Art Association Exhibition, Saga Prefecture Governor’s Prize2003Special Jury Prize, Nagasaki Ceramics Exhibition2004Chikugo City Art Exhibition, Chikugo Mayor Prize2007Saga Prefecture Exhibition, Saga Prefecture Governor’s PrizeGrand Prize, 45th Anniversary Asahi Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Choza Prize Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition2008Selected, Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition2010Selected for Biennale KUMAMOTO FINALSelected, Present Form of Ceramic Art Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition 20102011Selected, International Ceramics Exhibition Mino2012Fukuoka Prefecture Exhibition, Fukuoka Prefecture Art Association PrizeYear 2005Nominated for the 2nd Section Prize (more…)

Muta Yoca 牟田陽日

1981-femalekutani porcelainShe was born in Tokyo. She produces a wide range of works from arts and crafts such as everyday tableware and tea utensils to artwork, mainly using the technique of color painting, in which colors are applied to ceramics. 2008 BFA Fine Art, Goldsmiths College, University of London 2008 Solo exhibition “A Tale of Two Suns” Iniva, London 2008 “newcontemporaries 2008” A Foundation, London 2009 Solo exhibition “Mt. Boo” the SASSOONGALLERY, London 2011 “We who saw signs” ICA gallery, Singapore 2012 Graduated from Ishikawa Kutaniyaki Technical Training Institute 2012 Itami International Craft Exhibition “Sake Vessels and Sake Cup Holders”, (more…)

Mihara Ken 三原研

1958-maleBorn in Shimane, Japan1981 Studied under Funaki Kenji1985 Shimane Prefecture Store Crafts Federation Award　　　Selected for the Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition (consecutive years)1986 Sanin Craft Exhibition Encouragement Prize (’87, ’88)1988 Governor’s Prize, Chugoku Branch Exhibition of Japan Traditional Crafts (’93)　　　Selected, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition (’90, ’91, ’94)1989 Selected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (’91, ’95)1991 Selected for the Chozo Prize Ceramic Art Exhibition　　　Selected for the Yakishime Pottery Competition (’97)1992 Encouragement Prize, Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition (’94)　　　Selected, International Ceramics Festival Mino1993 Selected for the Ceramic Biennale1994 Awarded a prize at the Yakishime Ceramic Competition1995 Encouragement Prize, BONSAI Vessel Exhibition　　　Award of Excellence, Chanoyu no (more…)

Mizumoto Kayoko 水元かよこ

1971-femalekutani pocelainBorn in Ishikawa Prefecture1989 Colored for 7 years at Kaga Yuzen Studio2001 Learned painting at a Kutaniyaki pottery2010 Built a kiln in Tsubata-cho, Ishikawa Prefecture Solo Exhibitions2013 “Wonderland of Color and Sky,” Gallery Rempah-Rempah, Ishikawa, Japan2015 “Candy and Whip,” Gallery Rempah-Rempah, Ishikawa, Japan2016 “Kayoko Mizumoto” exhibition, Carrally Sukiyori, Aichi, Japan 2017 “The Soul of ARAMI”, Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi, Tokyo2019 “-JAM-” Mitsukoshi, Nihonbashi (more…)

Mikami Ryo 三上亮

1959-maleBorn in Sapporo, Hokkaido 1980 Entered Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Crafts 1986 M.F.A. in Ceramics, Tokyo University of the Arts 　　 Part-time assistant at Tokyo University of the Arts/studied under ceramic artist Asano Yo 1996 Exhibited at the Contemporary Japanese Crafts Exhibition, Japan Foundation 1998 Built a home, studio and anagama in Minami Ashigara, Kanagawa Prefecture 2002 Solo exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza, Tokyo 2004 Solo exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza, Tokyo 2006 Expansion of anagama kiln 2008 Solo exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza 2014 4th solo exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza (more…)

Matsumoto Hideo 松本ヒデオ

1951-maleBorn in Kyoto 1975 Graduated from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture 1980 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, Department of Crafts1982 Completed the graduate school of Kyoto City University of Arts 1984: Trained at Kecskemét International Ceramics Studio (Hungary) – 1985: Art Academy in Stuttgart (Germany) 1988 Full-time lecturer, Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Plastic Arts, Ceramics Course; 1998 Associate Professor; 2001 Professor; 2016 Professor Emeritus 1998 Member of IAC (International Academy of Ceramic Art) 2008 The 21st Kyoto Art and Culture Award 2015The 25th Shumei Bunka Award (more…)

Matsunaga Keita 松永圭太

1986-maleBorn in Tajimi, Gifu2010　Graduated from Meijo University,Architecture Course2013　Graduated from Tajimi City Pottery Design And Technical Center2016　Graduated from Kanazawa Utatsuyama Kogei Koboworks in Tajimi and Kani, GifuAWARDS2013 Grand Prize, Takaoka Contemporary Craft Competition, Toyama, Japan.2014 Judge Award, the 22nd Tableware Festival, Tokyo, Japan.2014 Encouragement Award, by the Mayor of Kanazawa, the 70th Kanazawa Kogei Exhibition, Kanazawa, Japan.2014 Selected for the 10h International Ceramic Festival Mino, Gifu, Japan.2014 Encouragement Award, International Itami Craft Exhibition, Hyogo, Japan.2015 Selected for the 23rd Japan Ceramic Exhibition.2015 Selected for the 6th Kikuchi Biennal, Tokyo, Japan.2016 Honorable Mention, the 24th Tableware Festival, Tokyo, Japan.2016 Encouragement Award, the 72nd Kanazawa Kogei Exhibition, Kanazawa, Japan.2017 Selected for the 11th International Ceramic Exhibition Mino, Gifu, Japan. (more…)

Masuda Toshiya 増田敏也

1977-maleBorn in Osaka 1999 Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Metal Crafts, Faculty of Arts Awards and Collections2005 7th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Ceramics Division, Jury’s Special Prize 2003 26th Choza Prize Ceramic Art Exhibition, Avant-garde category, Choza PrizeVictoria and Albert Museum, EnglandAnadolu University Art Museum, TurkeyThe Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo, Hyogo, Japan (more…)

Furumatsu Atsushi 古松淳志

1973-maleBorn in Kanagawa Prefecture 1996 Graduated from Kyoto University, Faculty of Agriculture, studied under Yoshida Akira 2005 Became independent in Minami-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 2012 Completed a split bamboo climbing kiln, held first solo exhibition at Flame Color Field, and since then held solo exhibitions in various locations. After graduating from Kyoto University, he became fascinated with old pottery and studied under the late Yoshida Akira, famous for his Yi Dynasty pottery. Currently, he has built a split bamboo climbing kiln in Minami-Izu, where he continues to work in the style of his teacher, focusing on porcelain ware in (more…)

Fujikasa Satoko 藤笠砂都子

1980-femaleShe was born Yamaguchi, Japan, he graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 2007 with a degree in ceramics. She has participated in solo exhibitions at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, the 19th MOA Mokichi Okada Award Exhibition, and Art Fair Tokyo 2014. She has been working on dynamic and organic works, building a world that can only be expressed by the plasticity of clay. Public Collection = The Museum of Ceramic Art, Ibaraki, Yamaguchi Prefectural Hagi Art Museum and Urakami Memorial Museum, Cincinnati Art Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, etc. (more…)

Fukumoto Fuku 福本双紅

1973-femaleShe was born in Kyoto City 1997 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, Department of Crafts, Ceramics 1999 Completed graduate studies at Kyoto City University of Arts Awards2001 Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition Grand Prix 2002 Kyoto Prefectural Arts and Crafts Newly Selected Exhibition, Grand Prize 2003 2003 Gotoh Memorial Culture Award, Art Newcomer’s Prize 2008 Kyoto City Art Newcomer Award 2007 2012 The 30th Kyoto Prefecture Culture Award, Incentive Prize (more…)

Hayashi Shigeki 林茂樹

1972-maleBorn in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. 1995 Graduated from University of Shizuoka, Faculty of International Relations, Department of International Relations 1997 Completed Ceramic Science and Art Course, Tajimi Technical High School, Gifu Prefecture Solo Exhibitions2011 “Accelerated Ceramics”, Takashimaya Shinjuku, 10th floor Art Gallery, Nihonbashi, 6th floor Art Gallery X, Tokyo 2012 “mOOn Rider”, Akutsu Gallery, Gunma, JapanBreakthrough Ceramics” Matsuzakaya Nagoya, Aichi, Japan 2008 “New type Ceramics vol.2-1” Yumesokan, Hyogo, Japan (’06) 2016 “Unfolded Ceramics”, Art Gallery X, Takashimaya Nihonbashi 6F, Art Gallery X, Shinjuku 10F, Gallery NEXT, Osaka 6F, Tokyo, Osaka 2020 “Entertainment Ceramics vol.5-1” Space Ohara, Gifu (’16, ’12, (more…)

Hattori Makiko 服部真紀子

1984-femaleBorn in Mie Prefecture2007 Graduated from Aichi University of Education, Faculty of Education, Art and Culture Course Selected Solo and Group Exhibitions2014 “Contemporary Ceramic Phenomenon,” The Museum of Ceramic Art, Ibaraki2017 Joanne B. Milvis, USA2019 “-Amazement: The World of Superlatives Exhibition,” Setouchi Municipal Museum of Art, Okayama, Japan Awards and Collections2008 Selected, 46th Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Taiwan International Ceramics Biennale 2008, Honorable Mention (more…)

Hasegawa Naoto 長谷川直人

1958-maleBorn in Kyoto 1985 Completed Graduate School of Fine Arts, Kyoto City University of Arts Professor, Kyoto City University of Arts (more…)

Hashimoto Tomonari 橋本知成

1990-maleBorn in Wakayama 2012 Graduated from Kyoto University of Education, Faculty of Education, School Teacher Training Course, Art and Design 2014 Completed Master’s program, Graduate School of Arts and Crafts, Kanazawa College of Art 2017 Kanazawa College of Art, Doctoral Program in Arts and Crafts, Doctoral Degree Awards2013 67th Art Exhibition in Wakayama, Excellent Prize, The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama 2014 Mayor Prize, 2014 Kyoto Exhibition / Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art 2015 Kobe Biennale 2014, Contemporary Ceramics Competition, Second Prize 2016 Ceramics in the Present Form, Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition IV, Honorable Mention 2019 Kyoto Art for Tomorrow-Kyoto (more…)

Nishikawa Satoshi 西川聡

1967-maleBorn in Aichi Prefecture, Japan1990 Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Crafts and Industrial Design1995 Selected for the 4th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino1996 Selected, Japan Craft Exhibition1997 Works in Spain, two-person exhibition, Wandering in Africa, Middle East and Western Europe1998 Established KAYA1999 Excellent Prize, Craft National Open Call 99 Sapporo, Encouraging Prize, Northern Confectionery Exhibition2000 Craft City Takaoka 2000 Craft Competition, Incentive Award, 08 Award of Excellence2004 Moved workshop to Yugawara-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture (more…)

Niisato Akio 新里明士

1977-maleBorn in Chiba, Japan. Graduated from Tajimi City Institute of Ceramic Design. Currently based in Gifu Prefecture.He has attracted domestic and international attention for his contemporary designs using a technique called “Hotarude,” in which a hole is drilled in the white porcelain material formed on a wheel, the hole is covered with a transparent glaze, and then fired to reveal a pattern that is permeable to light. In this exhibition, he will present not only works with exquisite designs unique to white porcelain, but also works that focus on the bold aspects of porcelain during the production process.Major exhibitions and (more…)

Nakamura Kohei 中村康平

1948-maleBorn in Kanazawa as the third son of Nakamura Baizan.　Graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Sculpture1989 Yagi Kazuo Prize ’89 Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition -Grand Prize　1993 Contracted by Garth Clark Gallery, New York1996 Suntory Museum of Art Grand Prize Special Exhibition ’961999 International Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition (Metropolitan Museum)2012 “Kogei Mirai-ha” 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa2013 “Contemporary Great Bowls Exhibition” (Kikuchi Kanji Memorial Chihiro Museum of Art) (more…)

Nakada Masaru 中田雅巳

1977-malekutani porcelainBorn in Kawakita Town, Nomi County, Ishikawa Prefecture1997 Graduated from Ishikawa Kutaniyaki Technical Training Institute2004 Independently established in Kawakita-cho, Nohmi County2005 Selected, International Ceramics Festival Mino, ’11’14 Ceramics Park MINO, Gifu, Japan2006 Selected, Izushi Porcelain TriennialSelected, Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition (’08 Mashiko Ceramic Museum, Ceramic Messe, Mashiko, Tochigi)Kanazawa Wan-One Grand Prize “People, Vessel, Encounter” Exhibition, Excellent Prize (Korinbo Yamato/Ishikawa)2007 Selected, Gyeonggi-do World Ceramic Biennale, KoreaKanazawa City Craft Exhibition, Kanazawa Mayor’s Grand Prize (2009 Meitetsu Mza/Ishikawa)2011 Selected, Kikuchi Biennale (’13’15’17 Encouragement Prize ’19’21 Kikuchi Kanji Memorial Museum/Tokyo)Selected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (’13 Daimaru Tokyo, and other times)Selected for the Choza (more…)

Nakada Hiroshi 中田博士

1979-malekutani porcelainBorn in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture 2005Grand Prize, Kanazawa City Craft Exhibition 2005Bronze Prize, 7th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino 2005Selected New Artists Exhibition, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, Kyoto, Japan 2006Kyoto Prefectural Selected Exhibition of New Artists in Arts and Crafts, The Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan 2009Newcomer’s Prize, 56th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2010The 1st Kanazawa World Craft Triennial (21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa) 2015Special Prize, The 23rd Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Prize of The Museum of Ceramic Art, Ibaraki 2016Expression of Method 2016 (Ishikawa Prefectural Government Memorial Shiinoki-Geihinkan) 201611th Paramita Ceramics Grand Prize Exhibition, Mie, (more…)

Nakaigawa Yuki 中井川由季

1960-female　She was born in Ibaraki prefecture and graduated from Tama Art University in 1986. Her exhibitions include “Black & White” (JOAN B MIRVISS LTD, New York, 2014) and “Artist File – Contemporary Artists” (The New Museum, Tokyo, 2011). He received the Special Jury Prize at the Second International Ceramics Exhibition Mino ʼ89 (1990). (more…)

Tomita Mikiko 富田美樹子

1972-femaleBorn in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture 1996 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, majoring in ceramics Kyoto City University of Arts Graduation Works Exhibition (Alumni Association Encouragement Prize, Tomimoto Prize) Selected Solo Exhibitions1999 Gallery Marronnier, Kyoto 2000 INAX Galleria Ceramica, Tokyo/Sapporo (Tokyo, Sapporo) 2001 World Tile Museum, TokonameMasuda Studio, Tokyo, Japan 2002 Workshop IKUKO, Kurashiki, Japan 2013 Kurakudo Gallery, Kyoto, Japan 2016 Yuyusha Gallery, (Aichi) ’07 ’12　’13 2017 Meguro Ceramic Museum (Mie) ’03 ’06 ’09 ’11 ’14 SHILVER SHELL (Tokyo) ’07 ’11 ’13　’15 (more…)

Tokumaru Kyoko 徳丸鏡子

1963-femaleborn in Tokyo, Japan 1992　MFA from Tama Art University Graduated School (Major: Ceramic)​ Competition and Prize​ 1990　19th Choza Prize Grand prize 1992　Mino International Ceramic Art Festival 2000　Izushi Porcelain Competition Bronze prize 2013　TAKASHIMAYA Art Prize (more…)

Dewa Eri 出和絵理

1983-femaleBorn in Kahoku City, Ishikawa Prefecture2008 MFA, Kanazawa College of Art2016 Completed Doctoral program, Graduate School of Arts and Crafts, Kanazawa College of Art Doctorate (Fine Arts) Solo Exhibitions2011 Publishing & Art Project, Sakuraka Shorin, Nagano, Japan2010 Galerie Tokyo Humanité, Humanité lab, Kyobashi, Tokyo2010 Cafe&Gallery musée (Kanazawa), 2009INAX Galleria Ceramica (Kyobashi, Tokyo), 2008TONG-IN Gallery (Seoul, Korea)”Isn’t this paper?” Those who see Dewa Eri’s work for the first time are uniformly surprised and impressed. (more…)

Tsuri Mitsuho 釣光穂

1991-femaleTsuri Mitsuho was born in Hyogo, Japan, graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts in 2014 with a B.F.A. in Ceramics, Crafts, Kyoto City University of Arts, M.F.A. in 2004, and joined Utatsuyama Craft Studio in Kanazawa, Japan in 2005. He observes the containers he sees in the everyday world and transforms them into unique woven ceramic “vessels. Through vessels that have no use as containers, his works question the concept of containers. Major solo exhibitions include “Utsuwa no specimen” (KUNST ARZT, Kyoto, 2016), and group exhibitions include “Rumpalumpa Kanazawa Newly arrived Art&Craft 2017” (Aoyama Spiral, Tokyo). He received the (more…)

Tsumori Hidenori 津守秀憲

1986-maleBorn in Tokyo2011 Glass Work Shop, Iwata City New Form Creation Center2012 Graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Crafts, Glass Program2012 Pilchuck Glass School Summer Program/Instructor De La Torre Brothers2014 Graduated from Toyama City Institute of Glass Art, Department of Plastic Arts 2017 Completed Utatsuyama Craft Workshop, Kanazawa2017 Assistant Professor, Toyama City Institute of Glass Art He uses a unique technique of mixed firing of glass and ceramic clay to pursue expression and form created through heat. (more…)

Tsumori Aiko 津守愛香

1979-femaleBorn in Shiga Prefecture2002 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts Selected solo and group exhibitions2018 Kanzan Kikuchi Memorial Chichi Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan2019 Contemporary Art Souai, Kyoto, Japan2020 Gallery Kikikan, KyotoAwards and Collections2002 Selected, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition2003 Newcomer’s Prize, Women’s Ceramic Art Exhibition2007 Choza Prize, Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramic Art, Encouragement Prize2009 Selected, Kobe Biennial Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition2017 The 7th Kikuchi Biennial Exhibition, Excellent Prize (more…)

Tsugane Hitomu 津金日人夢

1973-male 1993Completed the course of Arita Pottery CollegeStudied under his father, Tsugane Sadaki, at Mifune Pottery2002Awarded the Association Prize at the Prefectural Art ExhibitionSelected for the first time at the Western Arts and Crafts Exhibition (Selected every year since then)2003Toured Song Dynasty kilns in China, including the National Palace Museum and Shanghai MuseumSelected for the first time at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (and every time since then)2004Kyusyu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition, First time to exhibit, Awarded Kumamoto Broadcasting Prize (Selected every year since then)Received the Grand Prix Award of the Kumano Nichinichi News Paper com pany at the Crafts in (more…)

Tanba Shigeyuki 丹羽シゲユキ

1978-maleBorn in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan2001 Graduated from Department of Ceramic Art, Faculty of Art, Kyoto Seika University2003 Completed Fine Arts Course, Department of Ceramic Art, Kyoto Seika UniversityApril 2003 – March 2007 Worked in Kyoto, Japan from April 2003 to March 2007April 2007- Currently working in Sapporo, Hokkaido2002 Solo Exhibition at Gallery Maronie, Kyoto, 2003, 2005, 20072004 Itami International Craft Exhibition2006 Porcelain Utsuwa Exhibition, Tajimi City Cultural Studio Gallery Voice, Gifu, JapanSolo Exhibition at SAVOIR VIVRE, Tokyo in 2007 and 20102007 The 25th Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition (Hankyu Department Store Umeda, Osaka / Tsuzuki Hankyu, Kanagawa)2008 Craft Competition, Craft City (more…)

Tanaka Yu 田中悠

1989-female Born in Ehime, Japan2013　Graduates at Kyoto Saga University of Arts, department of ceramics2015　Assistant of Kyoto Saga University of Arts, department of ceramics2018　Retired from assistant of Kyoto Saga University of Arts, department of ceramicsLives and works in Kyoto Solo exhibition2017 gallery haku (Osaka Japan)​ Kyoto Takashimaya (Kyoto Japan)2019 Kyoto Ceramic Center (Kyoto Japan)Kyoto Takashimaya (Kyoto Japan)2020 interiors（Joan B Mirviss LTD　NY）Nihonbashi Tkashimaya S.C (Tokyo Japan)2021 gallery haku (Osaka Japan)gallery poperier (Osaka Japan)2022 gallery suki (Aichi Japan)gallery haku3 (Osaka Japan) (more…)

Takemura Yuri 竹村友里

1980-femaleShe was born in Nagoya, Japan. Graduated from Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music in 2004 with a degree in ceramics from the Department of Design and Crafts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Completed the artist-in-residence program at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in 2006. Completed the technical training program at the Kanazawa Utatsuyama Craft Workshop in 2009. Currently lives and works in Kanazawa. Major awards include the Invitational Judge’s Prize (Kenji Kaneko Prize) at the 46th Japan Craft Exhibition in 2006, the Encouragement Prize at the 2nd Kikuchi Biennale in 2007, and the “Future School of (more…)

Takayanagi Mutsumi 高柳むつみ

1985-femaleShe was born in Toyama Prefecture2008 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts. Dispatched to study at Helsinki University of the Arts2010 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, majoring in ceramics2016 Worked in Yatsuo-cho, Toyama PrefectureCurrently working in Kyoto (more…)

Takahashi Nami 高橋奈己

1973-femaleBorn in Tokyo, Japan 1997 Graduated from Musashino Art University, majoring in ceramics 1997~1999 Studied at the National School of Ceramic Art in Faenza, Italy Awards2003 ‘The 21st Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition’ Selected, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 20082006 Selected, The 44th Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition. Selected, The 20th Takaoka Craft Exhibition, Japan2008 Selected, 8th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Mino, Japan (2014, 2017)2013 Selected, The 5th Kikuchi Biennial, Kikuchi, Japan (2015, 2017, 2019)2015 Selected, 8th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020)2016 “The 4th Ceramics Art Exhibition”, Selected (2018). Rookie of the Year Award, The 63rd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. (more…)

Takahashi Tomoko 高橋朋子

female Born in Sapporo 1997 Graduated from Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts 1999 Completed Graduate School of Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts 2001 Opened a kiln in Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture Awards 2020 The 13th Contemporary Tea Pottery Exhibition, TOKI Oribe Excellence Award 2019 The 25th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of Ceramic Art Prize The 116th Arita International Ceramics Exhibition, Nikkan Kogyo Newspaper Award The 48th Hokkaido Ceramic Art Exhibition, ANA Crowne Plaza Award,Grand Prize for Newcomer Present Form Ceramics: Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition V, Honorable Mention The 8th Kikuchi Biennial, Incentive Award 2017 The 10th Contemporary (more…)

Suzuki Hideaki 鈴木秀昭

1959-maleBorn in Tokyo, Japan 1986 B.A. in Sociology, Utah State University (USA) 1991 Graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Institute 1993 Completed graduate studies at Cranbrook Academy of Art (USA) After returning to Japan, lives and works in Izu, Japan Ceramic career1992 PrizeMinister of Culture Prize, 13th International Ceramics Biennale, Vallauris, France Selected, Fletcher Challenge International Ceramics Exhibition, New Zealand (1993, 1995-97) 1994 Artist in Residence, BanffArtist in Residence, Banff Art Centre, Canada 1995Artist in Residence, European Ceramics Centre, The Netherlands 1996 Artist in Residence (Woodstock)Artist in Residence (Woodstock Art Center, USA) 1997Artist in Residence Shinro International Ceramics (more…)

Suzuki Shinji 鈴木伸治

1976-maleshino potteryBorn in Gifu City, Japan 2000 Completed Tajimi City Institute of Ceramic Design 2002 Built a kiln in Tajimi City 2007 First solo exhibition (Ginza Kuroda Pottery Garden) 2008 Mino Tea Ceremony (Tajimi Monastery) 2009 Solo exhibition (Daimaru Matsuzakaya Shinsaibashi Store, Contemporary Ceramics Salon Tosei) 2011 Solo Exhibition at Itoh Art Shop, Nagoya, Japan 2013 Solo Exhibition (Daimaru Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store, Raku-Suitei Museum, Kohodo, Gifu) 2016 “Imashino: New Trend of Contemporary Shino” (Tajimi Mino Ceramic Museum, Japan) 2017 “Shino, Shino, Shino” (Tajimi City Cultural Studio Gallery Voice) 2018 Moved the studio to Kani-gun, Gifu Prefecture (more…)

Suzuki Shu 鈴木都

1984-malemino potteryBorn in Tokyo1990s Began digging in the ground1997 Visits Mino ancient kiln sites2010 Moved to Seto, Japan2011 Completes Aichi Prefectural College of Ceramics, and begins production at Tokitsu Takayama2015 Moved to Gonoki, the site of the Mino ancient kilns.2021 Built an above-ground anagama kiln. Working in Sogi-cho, Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. (more…)

Shinno Iwao 神農巌

1957-maleBorn in Nakanomachi 3-chome, Ayabe City. Ceramic artist. 1981 Graduated from the Ceramics Department of the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute. 1982 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Vocational Training School for Ceramics. 1983 Completed the major course at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute. 1987 Built a kiln in Otsu City and became independent. 2012 Received the Medal with Purple Ribbon, the Ayabe City Benefactor Award, and the Otsu City Special Cultural Award. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Japan Kogei Association and a part-time lecturer at the Department of Crafts, Kyoto City University of (more…)

Shingu Sayaka 新宮さやか

1979-femaleBorn in Osaka 2001 Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Crafts, Ceramics Course 2003 Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Cultural Park, Creation Training Center 2004 Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition (’07) 2010 “Rittai Butsubutsu Exhibition” Shibuya Bunkamura Gallery, PLUS The Art Fair, Tokyo 2012 Asia Top Gallery and Hotel Art Fair, Hong Kong. 2012 ART KYOTO, Kyoto. The 7th Paramita Ceramics Grand Prize Exhibition, Mie, Japan 2013 ART OSAKA 2013 (Osaka) LA CERAMIQUE JAPONAISE (Paris, Cologne, Luxembourg, Izmir) 2014 Saihodo Gallery (Tokyo). Premonition of Beauty (Takashimaya Department Store). gallery Suchi・Gravity (Tokyo) 2015 ART OSAKA. Gallery Suchi・Gravity (Tokyo) 2016 Saihodo Gallery (Tokyo) (more…)

Shomura Hisaki 庄村久喜

1974-male Born as the eldest son of Shomura Ken 1997 Graduated from Kumamoto Institute of Technology (now Sojo University), Department of Industrial Chemistry. 1999 Graduated from Saga Prefectural Arita Pottery College. After working as a commissioned worker at the school for two years, he started to make pottery at Banka Kiln. 2001 Awarded Fine Work Prize at Saga Art Association Exhibition. 2002 Exhibited for the first time at the ISSUISUI-KAI Ceramic Art Exhibition, and won the ISSUISUIKAI Prize (the highest prize). 2004 Selected for the first time at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition. Awarded the KAB Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting Prize (more…)

Shimizu Mayumi 清水真由美

1970-femaleBorn in Chiba, Japan.1991 Graduated from Musashino Junior College of Art and Design, Major Course in Ceramics.1997 Worked at the Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Cultural Center.1999: Selected for the Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition; President’s Prize, Hokuriku Broadcasting Company, Kanazawa Craft Exhibition; Selected for the 6th Ceramic Art Biennale; numerous other awards. Invited to the Canberra School of Art, National University of Australia.2000 Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the Kanazawa City Craft Exhibition.2004 Exhibited at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo’s Crafts Gallery in the exhibition “Ruthless Objects: Eleven Contemporary Craftspeople. (more…)

Shinohara Nozomu 篠原希

1972-maleshigaraki potteryBorn in Osaka Prefecture1991 Learned under Furutani Nobuo at Shigaraki1998 Completed the Graze Course at Industrial Research Center of Shiga Prefecture1999 Independent at Kinose,Shigaraki , Koka-city, Shiga Pre.JAPAN.2000 First solo exhibition (Gallery Touen / Shigaraki , Shiga Pre.)　 　 Exhibition of Karatsu, Hagi, and Shigaraki (Kobe Hankyu Department Store/ Hyogo) 2001 Solo exhibition of “Yakishime Kohiki (high-fired unglazed ceramics made　 　 with a powder-spraying method) (GALLERY TOUMU / Shigaraki City, Shiga) 2002 Solo exhibition (Gallery Tosei / Kyoto) 2003 Solo exhibition (Galley AUN / Shizuoka) ※Exhibitions there has been held 5 times since this year　 　 Solo exhibition (GALLERY (more…)

Shitara Takayoshi 設楽享良

1957-maleBorn in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture1981 Graduated from Waseda University. Studied under Takita Shoichi.1986 Built a kiln in a temporary house in Kitsuregawa-machi, Tochigi Prefecture.2002 Moved to a new studio in Yaita City, Tochigi PrefectureSelected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, National Newcomer’s PrizeAwarded the Encouragement Prize at the Japan Mingei-kan ExhibitionAwarded the Jury Prize at the Mashiko Ceramic Art ExhibitionExhibited at the Thousand Year Door Exhibition, Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts (more…)

Sawaya Yuko 澤谷由子

1989-femaleBorn in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture2012 Graduated from Iwate University, Faculty of Education, Art and Design Course (Fine Arts)2014 Joetsu University of Education, Graduate School of School Education / Graduate School of Education, Joetsu University of Education2014 Joined Kanazawa Utatsuyama Craft Workshop2015 “Ishigami no Oka Art Walk: Encounter with Contemporary Art in Iwate, Autumn” (Iwate Prefecture/Iwate Town Ishikaminooka Art Museum) / Dialogue: 2015 Asian Contemporary Ceramic Art Exchange Exhibition (Art Museum of China Academy of Art, Hangzhou, China)2017 Completed the course at Kanazawa Utatsuyama Craft Workshop (more…)

Saito Toshiju 齋藤敏寿

1963-maleBorn in Kochi Prefecture.1987 Graduated from Department of Painting, majoring in oil painting1989 Completed Graduate School of Painting / Associate Professor, University of Tsukuba1990 “Modeling of Soil” Tochigi Prefectural Fine Arts.2001 “Techniques and Forms of Contemporary Ceramics” The Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, Ibaraki, Japan.2002 “100 Years of Contemporary Ceramic Art: The Development of Japanese Ceramics”, Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art, Gifu, Japan.2003 “Yanagihara Mutsuo and Contemporary Ceramic Art: 14 Leading Artists” The Museum of Art, Kochi.2006 “Our Age”, Contemporary Art Center, Art Tower Mito, Japan. 2007 “The Best of Contemporary Ceramics: Artists from Eastern Japan”, The Museum of Ceramic Art, (more…)

Konno Tomoko 今野朋子

1967-femaleBorn in Akita Japan. 2019　Selected artist in Taiwan Biennale (Taiwan) 2019　Invited artist in Japan contemporary ceramic artist. (Japan) 2019　selected artist in CICA (Spain) 2018　Asian week (New York) 2018　Exhibition Stadttopferei Neumunster (Germany) 2017　Art New York (NewYork) 2017　Solo exhibition Sokyo gallery (Kyoto) 2016　sofa (Chicago) 2016　Solo exhibition Giant Year gallery (Hong Kong) 2015　Asian week (New York) 2015　Solo exhibition, The Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art (Shiga Japan) 2014　Tokoname exhibition (Shanhai China) 2013　Tzuri Gueta Gallery (Paris ,France) 2013　Discovery In Asia, International Ceramic Exhibition (Shen Zhen,China ) 2013　Exhibition 58 Premeo Faenza, Faenza. Ceramic Museum ( Faenza Italy ) 2013　Solo Exhibition Jenggala (Bali, Indonesia ) 2013　Solo Exhibition (more…)

Gomi Kenji 五味謙二

1978-maleBorn in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture2001 Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Human SciencesTrained at Kuniba Pottery, Tsuboya, Naha City, Okinawa2004 Started production in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture2015 Began production in Kasama City, Ibaraki PrefectureCurrently, Specially Appointed Professor at Kasama College of Ceramics, IbarakiAwards2003 Excellent Prize, Contemporary Okinawa Ceramics Exhibition2008 Special Jury Prize, 7th Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition2011 The 4th Kikuchi BiennaleEncouragement Prize, 4th Kikuchi Biennale, JapanSecond Prize, The 21st Ceramic Art Exhibition of Japan, Japan2013 Prize of Excellence, The 5th Kikuchi Biennial, Japan2014 The 7th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Pottery Exhibition, TOKI Oribe Grand PrizeGrand Prize, Ceramics Division, 10th International (more…)

Kobayashi Sawako 小林佐和子

1984-femaleBorn in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture2009 B.F.A. in Ceramics, Tokyo University of the Arts2011 M.F.A. in Ceramics, Tokyo University of the Arts2014 Completed Doctoral program, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music2015 Solo Exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza, Tokyo (more…)

Koike Shoko 小池頌子

1943-femaleOne of the leading artists in the world of Japanese ceramics, Ms. Koike studied ceramics at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, and after completing her graduate studies there, has been active mainly in solo exhibitions at galleries. Her unique and formative “vessels” have been highly acclaimed in Japan and abroad, and are in the collections of many museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in the UK and the Cleveland Museum of Art in the US. (more…)

Zaima Shinpei 財満晋平

1982-maleBorn in Hiroshima prefecture as the son of Zaima Susumu.Ceramics History2005 Graduated from Okinawa University of the Arts, Faculty of Design, Ceramics Course2006 Finished Tokoname Municipal Ceramic Research Institute, Aichi, Japan　　　Participated in Asean Ceramic Workshop 2006 at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia2008 Worked mainly on ceramics in Akitsu-cho, Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture (more…)

Zaima Susumu 財満進

1952-maleBorn in Higashihiroshima City1973 Graduated from Saga Art University, majoring in ceramics1974-1979 Studied under Azuma Ken in Abiko, Osaka.1981 Established his own pottery studio in Kazahaya, Akitsu-cho, Toyota-gun, Hiroshima.1982 Selected for Hiroshima Prefectural Art Exhibition, painted by the late artist Yamaguchi Nagao.1984 Exhibited at Nitten for the first time, and was selected for the first time.1985 Selected for the Nitten, the 25th Contemporary Craft Exhibition, the first time exhibited, the first time selected1986 Nitten, selected, 26th Contemporary KOGEI Art Exhibition, Contemporary KOGEI Prize1987 Nitten, Selected, The 27th Contemporary KOGEI Art Exhibition1988 Nitten, Selected, The 28th Contemporary KOGEI Art ExhibitionThe 29th (more…)

Kuwata Takuro 桑田卓郎

1981-maleBorn in Hiroshima in 1981, he graduated from Kyoto Saga University of Arts Junior College in 2001, studied under ceramic artist Zaima Susumu in 2002, completed the Tajimi City Institute of Ceramic Design in 2007, and is currently working from his studio in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. He has held exhibitions in New York, Brussels, London, and other places around the world, and his major group exhibitions include “Craft Futurism” (21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 2012), “Japanese Kōgei | Future Forward” (the Museum of Arts and Design, New York In 2018, he was awarded a special prize (more…)

Kuroda Taizo 黒田泰蔵

1946–2021maleKuroda Taizo was born in 1946. After moving to Paris at the age of 20 and discovering ceramics in Canada in 1967, Kuroda returned to Japan and built a kiln in Ito City in 1991, and held his first solo exhibition in 1982. Since 1992, when he first exhibited white porcelain works, this has become the center of his creativity.He had continued to produce pure works that fulfill his self-expression. (more…)

Kurokawa Toru 黒川徹

1984-maleBorn in Kyoto. Graduated from the Faculty of Art and Design, Faculty of Art and Design, Kyoto City University of Arts in 2009. Solo exhibitions2011 “Geometry of an organism,” INAX Galleria Ceramica, Tokyo, Japan2013 “Awakening Phenomena: Parallel Neurons” Shiga Prefectural Forest of Ceramic Art, Shiga, Japan2014 “Organic Process,” Yingge Ceramics Museum, New Taipei City, Taiwan2017 “The Performance” Gallery Sway, Kyoto, Japan2017 “Mathematics in the Wild,” Contemporary Art Gallery, Kyoto, Japan2019 “String Theory” Contemporary Art, Kyoto, Japan Group Exhibition2019 “Saturday and Abstraction – When Memory is Born into Form” Masuebi Ceramics Museum, Tochigi2020 “Hands&Earth: Perspective on Japanese Contemporary Ceramics” Katonah Museum (more…)

Kubota Atsuko 久保田厚子

1953-femaleBorn in Tokyo, Japan. Graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music with a major in ceramics. In 1980, she was selected for the first time for the 27th Exhibition of Japanese Traditional Crafts, and since then she has been showing his works mainly at the same exhibition. At the 43rd exhibition, she was awarded the Asahi Newspaper Award. She has been working on beautiful blue and white porcelain with geometrical patterns using sand blasting and pasted flowers. She is a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. She is a professor at the Faculty of Design, Okayama (more…)

Kiyomizu Rokubey 8th 八代 清水六兵衛

1954-malekyo potteryRokubey VIII was born in Kyoto in 1954 as the eldest son of the seventh generation. After graduating from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University in 1979, he studied pottery wheel at the Kyoto Prefectural Vocational Training School for Ceramic Art and glazing at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute before starting his career as a potter. In 1983, he won the Grand Prix at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition ’83, which was his actual debut. In the 1980’s and 90’s, as ceramic expression was expanding, he was always in the spotlight. Production was (more…)

Kim Riyoo 金理有

1980-maleBorn in Osaka, having Japanese father and Korea mother2004 Graduated from Osaka University of Arts Crafts department Ceramic Art course2006 Complete Osaka University of Arts Graduate School MA Fine ArtsResearcher of Osaka University of Arts Graduate School2007 Assistant T.A. of Osaka University of Arts Graduate School2010 Representing artist of neutron【Solo Exhibition】2008 “R.I.P” (neutron / Kyoto)2009 “Critical point” (neutron tokyo / Tokyo)“All visible things / generation” (gallery TAO / Tokyo)2010 “Ceramics as new exoticism” (INAX galeria celamica / Tokyo)“Versatile” (neutron tokyo / Tokyo)“KIRIN-YU” (neutron / Kyoto)2011 “Riyoo Kim / SHUHALLY Japanese tea ceremony” (SHUHALLY / Kanagawa)“Art of abstraction” (neutron tokyo / (more…)

Kino Satoshi 木野智史

1987-maleBorn in Kyoto2012 M.F.A. in Ceramics, Kyoto City University of Arts Selected solo and group exhibitions2016 “Rencontre: Encounter, Here and Now” The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo, Japan2016 “Zanei Exhibition”, Soui, Contemporary Art2019 “Hands & Earth” Crow Collection Asian Art Museum, Texas Awards, Collection2014 The International Bienal of Ceramics of Marratxí Grand Prix2017 The Grand Prize of Ceramics of PalamitaNew Taipei City Yingge Ceramics MuseumHyogo Ceramic Art MuseumInternational Museum of Ceramics Faenza (more…)

Kitagawa Hiroto 北川宏人

1967-maleKitagawa Hiroto was born in Shiga Prefecture.After graduating from Kanazawa College of Art in 1989, he moved to Italy by himself, admiring Italian figurative sculptors of the time such as Marino Marini. After returning to Japan, he has consistently produced sculptures using terra cotta and has exhibited his works at museums and galleries in Japan and abroad. In recent years, he has participated in the collection exhibition of the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, where he expresses the image of human beings living in the modern age by giving a sense of the primitive material of clay a (more…)

Fukumori Masatake 福森雅武

1944-maleiga potteryBorn as the seventh generation of Doraku Kiln in Marubashira, Iga.1994 Solo exhibition at Yoshii Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo1996 Solo exhibition at Takashimaya Art Gallery, Namba, Osaka2003 Solo exhibition at Gallery YOSHI PARIS, France pot 85,000 JPY 三重県伊賀市丸柱１０４３ 土楽 | 伊賀の里の土楽窯土楽 | 伊賀の里の土楽窯 (more…)

Kishino Kan 岸野寛

1975-maleiga potteryBorn as the fourth son of Kishino Tadataka, an ink and wash painter.1994 Graduated from the Department of Ceramics, Kyoto City High School of Arts and Crafts. Studied under Fukumori Masatake at Iga Doraku Kiln.2004 Built a kiln in Maruhashira, Iga City.2015 Solo exhibition at Matsuzakaya, Nagoya, Japan. 　Solo exhibition at Setsu Gatodo, Tokyo2018 Solo exhibition at Shibunkaku, Kyoto. Solo exhibition at Hankyu, Umeda, Tokyo2019 Solo exhibition at Takashimaya, Nihonbashi, Tokyo2020 Solo exhibition at Takashimaya, Yokohama, Japan (more…)

Kishi Eiko 岸映子

1948-femaleBorn in Nara, Japan1985 Completed the course of study at the Institute of Ceramic Art, Shisui Art MuseumSelected Solo and Group Exhibitions2010 Musee National des Ceramides, Sevres, France2011 The Museum of Kyoto2013 “Japanese Ceramics and Bamboo Art” Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (USA)Awards, Collection1999 Silver Prize, Faenza International Ceramics Exhibition, Italy2013 Minister of Education Award, The 36th Exhibition of Kyoto Industrial Arts Artists AssociationTaipei Yingtao Ceramic Museum, TaiwanVictoria and Albert Museum, EnglandThe Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, U.S.A. (more…)

Kawabata Kentaro 川端健太郎

1976-maleBorn in Saitama, Japan1998 Diploma, Tokyo Designer Institute, Ceramic Department, Tokyo2000 B.F.A.,Tajimi city Pottery Design and Technical Center GifuAWARDS2001 Grand Prize, Oribe-no-kokoro, Ceramic exhibition2002 Judges Award,Mashiko Ceramic Exhibition, Tochigi2004 Kamoda Shoji Award,Mashiko Ceramic Exhibition, Tochigi2007 Grand Prize, Paramita Museum Ceramic Exhibition, Mie (more…)

Kawasaki Tsuyoshi 川崎毅

1942-maleBorn in Miyazaki Prefecture1968 Completed postgraduate course in ceramics at Tokyo University of the Arts1969 Built a kiln in Tama CityMany solo exhibitions in various places (more…)

Kawaguchi Jun 川口淳

1951-maleBorn in Yokohama, Japan1975 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, majoring in ceramics1988 Invited to teach at the Hungarian National High School of Arts1996 Porcelain Expressions in the 1990s (Crafts Gallery, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo)1998 Invited as a lecturer at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts (The Japan Foundation)2000 Invited to Yeoju International Ceramic Symposium, Korea2002 Assistant Professor, Kyoto City University of Arts (-04), Japan in Brecking (Sweden)2004 Ruthless Object Exhibition (Crafts Gallery, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo)2005 Professor, Kyoto City University of Arts, Kyoto, Japan (～07)2006 100 Years of Japanese Ceramics (Ibaraki (more…)

Kawai Kazuhito 川井雄仁

​1984-maleBorn in Ibaraki, Lives and works in Ibaraki, Japan ​​Education2007　　Fine Art, B.A.(HONS)2007　　Chelsea College of Art and Design,2007　　University of the Arts London,2018　　Kasama College of Ceramic Art ​Solo Exhibitions2017　　Freaks, House in Kasama, Ibaraki2018　　Naughty Loneliness, SOZO Salon, Tokyo2019　　Or impressionism, rusu, Meguro, Tokyo2019　　The Kitsch, t.gallery, Tokyo2021　　Like a Virgin, Steve Turner Gallery, Los AngelesArt Fairs2018　　Shu-Shu-Shu-Show, Spiral, t. gallery, Tokyo2019　　Art Kyoto, Sokyo Gallery, Kyoto2019　　Design Miami, Sokyo Gallery, Miami2019　　Art Basel in Miami Beach, Taka Ishii Gallery, Miami2020　　Frieze Los Angeles, Taka Ishii Gallery, Los Angeles2020　　Taipei Connections, Sokyo Gallery, Taipei (online)2020　　Art Basel, Taka Ishii Gallery, Basel (online)2021　　Art Fair Tokyo, Taka Ishii Gallery, Tokyo2021　　Untitled Art Fair in Miami Beach,Awards2018　　Shibuya Awards (more…)