1948-
male
tamba pottery
Born in Tamba Tachikake, Hyogo Prefecture, in the family of a Tamba pottery potter.
1971 Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Design, and studied under Shigeya Iwabuchi in Kyoto.
1974 Began making pottery at the family business, Ennen Kiln.
He pursues a unique style based on the traditional techniques of Tamba ware, which is to apply a muddied white clay over a colored base, and to add a modern sensibility to his work.
While using Tamba clay, he has produced tea ceremony utensils, sake cups, and tableware.
2001 Professor at Osaka University of Arts Junior College of Art, Department of Design and Fine Arts
2002 Appointed professor at the Department of Crafts, Osaka University of Arts.
He created a public artwork using ceramics titled “Fudoki” at Echizen Pottery Village in Fukui Prefecture.
He is a member of the Society of Ethno-Artists. Member of the Oriental Ceramic Society. Associate member of the Japan Kogei Association.
