Japanese potters – O

Omura Nariyasu 大村就康

1949 –maleFrom Fukuoka Prefecture. Graduated from the Faculty of Art at Kyushu Sangyo University. After quitting office work, aimed to make ceramics and started the Omura Toen Shuko kiln in the area in 1979. Selected for the Seibu Craft Art Exhibition, West Japan Ceramic Craft Exhibition, and Japan Traditional Craft Art Exhibition and won awards. Works focus on Kohiki, inlay work, and Hai-yu ash glaze carbonization. (more…)

Omori Teruhiko 大森輝彦

1940 –malebizen potteryFrom Okayama. Graduated from Takamatsu High School. Worked at the Okayama City Office and studied under his father-in-law, the 2nd generation Oae Jindo, in 1966. Became independent after the passing of Jindo in 1982 and succeeded the Jindo kiln. Works focus on handleless Japanese tea pots, square vases, incense burners, incense containers, and other small works. (more…)

Omori Terushige 大森照成

1901 – 1988maleWent to Hawaii in 1919. Studied at the Faculty of Ceramics at the University of Hawaii. Discovered new glazes using the unique lava, plants, and shells of the area. Returned home in 1959 and started a kiln in the area. Held exhibitions at the Mitsukoshi in Nihombashi and other venues. Won the Prefectural Cultural Merit Award and other awards. (more…)

Omuro Tsuyoshi 大室剛

1954 –maleFrom Iwata, Shizuoka. Studied ceramics at Kyoto Saga University of Arts and studied under Iwabuchi Shigeya and Kondo Yutaka. Returned home in 1983, started a kiln, and became independent. Selected for the Japan Craft Art Association Kinki Branch Exhibition. Exhibited at the Yufukai Ceramic Making Exhibition and other exhibitions. Created blue and white pottery and underglaze iron decorations. (more…)

Ohira Takaaki 大平孝昭

1944 –malebizen potteryEldest son of Ohira Seinosuke, who started the Bizenichi kiln in Honami. Graduated from the Faculty of Ceramics at Okayama Prefectural Bizen High School. Studied under his father and started making ceramics in 1969. Graduated from the Bizen Ceramic Center in 1976 and started a kiln. Selected for the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition, All Kansai Fine Art Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Sought Hidasuki with high clarity and coarse textures. (more…)

Ohira Kazumasa 大平和正

1943 –maleiga potteryGraduated from Musashino Art University in Tokyo in 1969. Later became independent at the Marubashira kiln, ascending kiln that originated Iga ware and once mass-produced miscellaneous vessels. Created flower bowls, tea sets, and tableware with the modern designs of hollow reliefs, geometric patterns, and pressed patterns. (more…)

Ohi Hisashi 大樋長

1928 –maleohi potteryEldest son of Choraku. Also as known as Ohi Kanbei. Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at Kanazawa University. Studied Ohi ware Kaga Koetsu tea bowls under his father in 1948. Won the Exhibition of New Kutani Ware Works Hokkoku Newspaper Award and other awards. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Art Exhibition. Held private exhibitions and father and son exhibitions at the Matsuya in Ginza, the Takashimaya in Osaka, and other venues. He is the ninth generation of the Ohi-ware Kiln and is also known as Ohi Kanbee, a major ceramic artist. Ohi-ware is a type of (more…)

Ohi Choraku 大樋長楽

1902 – 1991maleGraduated from Ishikawa Prefectural High School. Studied under Aoki Sotokichi. Received the name of Ohi when Ohi Chishin’s kiln was closed in 1924. Characteristic for incorporating white Maku-yu glaze and Sancai. Held private exhibitions at the Takashimaya in Osaka, the Odakyu in Tokyo, the Daiwa in Kanazawa, and other venues. He is the eighth generation of the Ohi-ware Kiln, a major ceramic artist. Ohi-ware is a type of pottery that is positioned as a side kiln of Raku ware.The kiln was established in present-day Kanazawa by Ohi Chozaemon, the first generation of Ohi ware.The most distinctive feature of (more…)

Ohi Koraku 大樋晃楽

1944 –ohi potteryStudied under his father Choraku. Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art. Member of the Artist Association of Asia Exhibition, Tokokai, and Shinkaijusha Society. Works focus on Raku ware tea bowls. (more…)

Ohara Kaoru 大原薫

1939 –maleshigaraki potterySelected for the Nitten Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Craft Exhibition, and other exhibitions and won numerous awards. (more…)

Ohata Hisashi 大畠久

1933 – ?malesatsuma potteryFrom Tottori. Graduated from Kyoto Arts and Crafts University. Became independent in 1972. Fellow Member of the Nitten Exhibition, Vice President of the Prefectural Fine Art Society. President of the Kuro-Satsuma Association. (more…)

Ohashi Yutaka 大橋裕

1944 –malekarstsu potteryStudied under Nakazato Taroemon. Won the Japan New Craft Art Honorable Mention Award, Yomiuri Newspaper Award, Kofukai Craft Art Award, and other awards. Selected for the Nitten Exhibition and other exhibitions. Member of the Saga Prefectural Ceramic Society. (more…)

Ohashi Momonosuke 大橋桃之輔

1921 – 1996malemino potteryFrom Tajimi, Gifu. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts. Began teaching at his alma mater Tajimi High School in 1951 before starting to make ceramics and studying under Kato Takuo and Suzuki Seisei. Selected for the Nitten Exhibition and other exhibitions and won awards. Judge of the Prefectural Exhibition and Municipal Exhibition. Member of the Prefectural Cultural Property Preservation Board. Previous President of the Prefectural Prefectural Museum. Professor at Chukyo Gakuin University. Vice President of the Mino Ceramic Society. Fellow Member of the Nitten Exhibition. Member of the Japan New Craft Art Association. (more…)

Ohashi Sadako 大橋貞子

1934 –femaleGraduated from Rikkyo University. Studied under Nakashizu Shohei. Member of the Totokai. Exhibited at the Nitten Exhibition and other exhibitions. Works include concrete works and ceramic relief works. (more…)

Oba Hiroshi 大場博司

1949 –maleFrom Obihiro, Hokkaido. Joined the Tochigi Prefectural Ceramic Instruction Institute in 1972 and later became independent. (more…)

Ono Yoko 大野陽子

1936 –femaleGraduated from the Faculty of Accessories at Joshibi University of Art and Design. Started making ceramics in 1972. Selected for the Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Crafts, Musashino Art Exhibition, and Japan Traditional Craft Art Exhibition. Held private exhibitions at Nomura Art Museum in Kyoto, the Seibu in Shibuya, Nihombashi, and the Mitsukoshi in Sapporo. Silvering changes in the kiln, Sancai, gold glazing, and Karakusa-mon crests based on the theme of the Silk Road. Works include tea bowls and Buddha statues (ceramic tiles). (more…)

Ono Masahiro 大野正泰

1936 –malenishio potteryGraduated from Nishio High School. Succeeded his father Shozo, the 1st generation to revive Nishio ware, in 1973. Held a father and son ceramic exhibition in 1978 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the start of the kiln. Served as the Nishio Folk Craft Association President. Created Hagi style Gohonte tea bowls. (more…)

Ono Takaharu 大野孝晴

1940 – 1997malehagi potteryGraduated from Hosei University. Studied under his father Zuiho. Won the Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Crafts Asahi Newspaper Award, Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Culture Promotion Honorable Mention, and other awards. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Art Exhibition numerous times. Held private exhibitions at the Mitsukoshi in Nihombashi and the Daimaru in Kyoto. Created tea bowls with a focus on Hagi ware that changes in the kiln. Official member of the Japan Craft Art Association. (more…)

Ono Seiji 大野誠二

1947 –malehagi potteryStudied under his father Zuiho. Won the Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Crafts Yamaguchi Branch President’s Award, Tokuyama Mayor’s Award, Asahi Newspaper Honorable Mention Award, and other awards. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Art Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Craft Exhibition, Chunichi International Ceramic Craft Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Through inlay work, calico, and Kakiotoshi, established a new phase for Hagi ware traditions. Official member of the Japan Craft Art Association. (more…)