1946-
kyo pottery
While the first and second generations primary focus was blue-white dyeing of everyday tableware ceramics, Kato’s interest in the tea ceremony led him into further studies into the ceremony so that he learned a wider variety of techniques and began to focus on tea-ware. Received the Kyoto Traditional Art Achievement Award in 1985. Held his first solo exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya in 1989 and has since exhibited his work at solo exhibitions primarily at Mitsukoshi and Takashimaya stores. Currently, he is recognized as a top writer for his written works on Omotesenke and Urasenke.
