1946-2005
male
Born the eldest son to Tamura Koichi, an iron painting Living National Treasure. He aspired to work in sculpture, exhibiting at the Nika Exhibition Sculpture Club while still in school, winning the Nika Award in 1970. He continued exhibiting his works after graduating from graduate school. He was nominated as a member in 1979 and received the Membership Effort Award in 1995.
Meanwhile, following his father’s passing, he began producing ceramic works. He continues actively presenting his works alongside his sculptures at department stores and galleries in various locations. He received the Tochigi Prefecture Art Honorable Mention in 1987.
