Nishioka Yu 西岡悠

1977-
male
mino pottery

Born in Chiba Prefecture.
Graduated from Aichi Prefectural College of Ceramic Technology in 2011.
In the same year, he studied under Suzuki Goro.
In 2014, he started his own business in Ena City, Gifu Prefecture.
Through his experience in making various things such as furniture and musical instruments, he was attracted to the depth of ceramics and now pursues the charm of Mino ware, especially focusing on the expression of the texture of Kizeto, which is said to be highly difficult to produce. He produces works that take advantage of the diverse characteristics of Mino clay, which he mines himself.

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