1935-
male
Real name Rikichi. Followed his father Miyanaga Tozan, a specialist in celadon and blue-white porcelain, into the world of pottery. After graduating from university, he studied under Yagi Kazuo, a leading figure in the modern abstract ceramic art world, as well under Horiuchi Masakazu and others, focusing on ceramics more from an aesthetic sensibility (as objets d’arts) than as items for practical daily use. Went to the United States in 1959 and joined the Art Students League. Joined Sodeisha in 1970. Exhibited at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art Modern Art Trend Exhibition, Seibu Ikebukuro Clay Work Exhibition, Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Craft Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Works focus on hani (ancient dyeing technique using soil) and blue celadon. Exhibited at events such as the International Ceramics Biennale Chatul Exhibition in 1985.
