Japanese potters – O

Ono Toshiro 尾野敏郎

1903-1995malesodeshi potteryBorn in Shimane Prefecture. He studied under Yanagi Soetsu, Kawai Kanjiro, and Hamada Shoji, and later went to England with Bernard Leach. In 1942, he was designated by the government to preserve the Sodeshi kiln technique. He received the Grand Prix at the Brussels World Exposition. He held an exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo in 1970 to commemorate his 50th year in the pottery business. He is a leading figure in folk pottery. (more…)

Ono Hiroshi 小野洋

1947-maleBorn in Yamagata Prefecture. Graduated from the Tokyo Craft Design Institute. Studied under Watanabe Rokuro. Became independent in 1977. Awarded a prize at the Traditional Craft New Work Exhibition. Solo and group exhibitions including Mito Keisei and Ginza Matsuya Works mainly in gray glaze (Irabo) with comb pattern and line patterns. (more…)

Ono Taku 小野卓

1948-maleBorn in Ibaraki Prefecture. Graduated from Tsuchiura Technical High School. After working as a photographer and editing magazines and commercials, entered Kasama in 1971, and studied under Matsui Kosei. Became independent in 1974. He was awarded prizes at the prefectural exhibition and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition and the New Traditional Craft Exhibition. Works mainly in celadon. (more…)

Ono Hakuko 小野珀子

1915-1996femaleShe is the eldest daughter of Ono Kozan. She studied ceramics at the Amber Pottery run by her father.In 1992, she was designated as an important intangible cultural asset by Saga Prefecture as the holder of the “Yurikinsai, ceramic glaze underglaze gold painting” technique. In the underglaze gold glaze technique, thick gold leaf is applied to the base, a low-fire glaze is applied, and the piece is fired.Counting from the unglazed firing, the gold leaf is fired six times to give a subdued taste. It is a very delicate process and a uniquely Japanese technique with an ethereal glow. Born (more…)

Ono Jiro 小野次郎

1953-maleHe received his training at the Kanzan Kiln. Awarded the Asahi Newspaper Award at the Western Japan Art Crafts Association Exhibition, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation Award, Japan Art Crafts Association Award, second place of Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan Broadcasting Corporation Award, and the Excellence Award at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, among others. Awarded at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and others. He is a regular member of the Japan Art Crafts Association. His works are mainly soft-colored glazes. (more…)

Ono shoji 小野祥瓷

1927-2006maleBorn in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. Graduated from Seto Ceramic School in Aichi Prefecture. Studied at his father’s kiln and inherited it. Awarded the Excellence Prize at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition and others. Awarded a prize at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and others. Mainly engaged in dyeing, coloring and underglaze painting. A regular member of the Japan Industrial Arts Association. (more…)

Onimaru Hekizan 鬼丸碧山

1947-2006maletakatori potteryThe eldest son of Sekizan. His real name is Katsuhiro. Studied under his father since 1967. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, Seibu Craft Exhibition, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Father and son exhibitions at Nihonbashi, Okayama Takashimaya, Hiroshima Mitsukoshi, Shinsaibashi Daimaru and others. (more…)

Onimaru Setsuzan 鬼丸雪山

1912-1996maletakatori potteryBorn in Koishiwara. Studied under Okiayu Yoichi, Hakata doll maker. Became independent in 1966 and established a pottery studio. Awarded at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Seibu Craft Exhibition, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition, and others. Solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Takashimaya, Osaka Daimaru, Mitsukoshi Hiroshima, Fukuoka Tamaya and others, and father and son exhibitions. (more…)

Onishi Rakusai 5th 五代 尾西楽斉

1910-?maleakahada potteryThe Akahada-yaki Pottery is a pottery studio that carries on the tradition of Okuda Mokuhaku, a master craftsman of the Edo period who was instrumental in the revival of Akahada-yaki. His works are located near Horyu-ji Temple and at the Kaohashi Kiln under the Nara Koriyama Castle. His work was selected for the Nitten and Prefectural Exhibitions. Awarded the Toto Prize of the Toto Society and the Grand Prix of the World Art Exhibition of America. Director of the Art Association of Japan. Served as a director of the Prefectural Craft Association and a judge of the Prefectural Exhibition. (more…)

Oda Seikan 織田静観

1920-?maleechizen potteryHe makes his own tea ceremony pottery based on his Hozuki kiln. He was born in Fukui Prefecture. He is a poet who sings about the four seasons in Echizen Misango (appreciate the beauty of the mountains), and is an avid writer of haiku, calligraphy and koto. (more…)

Odashima Teiichi 小田島定一

1909-?maleArtist name is Sekisen. He has been awarded many prizes, including the Iwate Art Exhibition Craft Division Award and the Honorable Mention. He has had solo exhibitions in Greece, Canada, Mexico, Paris, and other countries. He is a member of the Japan Ceramic Society. His main areas of expertise are ceramic carving, embroidery, Jomon inlay, hand molding and etc. (more…)

Oda kizan 小田帰山

1918-?maleMade lava ware using lava sand from Mt. Fuji. Selected for the Nitten, the Jikken Kogyo Commemorative Award, and the Shizuoka Prefectural Art Festival Award. Currently a member of the Corrugate Society. Currently a member of the Koshin-zei-kai. Director of the Prefectural Industrial Arts Council. (more…)

Oda Ichinen 尾田一念

1923-2007femalekaratsu potteryBorn in Fukuoka Prefecture. Switched from Western-style painting in 1963. Established her own style and became a popular female painter. Her works are mainly in the style of Karatsu, Old Imari and Joseon Dynasty style. Her eldest daughter, Hoen, won the Nishinippon Newspaper Award at the Kyushu Modern Craft Exhibition and others, and both mother and son did well. (more…)

Oshimi Osamu 押味修

1956-maleBorn in Niitsu, Niigata Prefecture. At first he studied under Homma Isao on Sado Island, and later under Matsuyama Norinao in Kasama. Established Oshimi Kiln in Niitsu in 1984. His work was selected for the Traditional Craft New Work Exhibition. Solo exhibitions at Tenjinya Gallery in Niitsu and elsewhere. (more…)

Oshikawa Kiyoshi 押川清

1934-maleBorn in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. Studied lava rock glaze. Has worked in Anchorage, Honolulu, Los Angeles, and Greece. Has held solo exhibitions at the Sapporo Tokyu, Kichijoji Tokyu and others. Awarded the Geijutsu Koron Prize, among others. (more…)

Osada Hodo 長田豊土

1933-maleHis real name is Toyoshichi. Born in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture. Studied under Inoue Ryosai. Became independent in 1971. Awarded the Asahi Prize at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Matsuzakaya Prize, and others. Awarded at the Nitten and other exhibitions. Mainly concerned with kiln changes. (more…)

Oguri Masao 小栗正男

1945-maleshino potteryAfter graduating from the Toki Vocational Training Institute, he worked as a draftsman for Shibata Setsuro, a pottery manufacturer, and studied ceramic carving on the side. Awarded at the Gifu Prefecture Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan Pottery Design Competition, Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan Modern Industrial Exhibition, and Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition. 1962 Completed Gifu Prefectural Ceramic Training School1974 Selected, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Selected, Japan Contemporary Craft Exhibition, Selected, China-Japan International Ceramic Art Exhibition1986 Selected, The First International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Japan2009 Encouragement Prize, Mino Ceramics Exhibition, Japan2010 Kikyo Prize, Mino Ceramics Exhibition, Japan2016 Toki City Traditional Craftsman (more…)

Oguri Hiroyuki 小栗広行

1949-malemino potteryHe made his kiln named Hirogama after leaving Masao’s pottery house of his brother. He was awarded prizes at the Toki Art Exhibition and Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition. Shino, mainly in ash glaze. (more…)

Ogura Kiyoshi 小椋清至

1933-malehiruzen potteryBorn in Maniwa district, Okayama. Apprenticed at Kurashiki Minato-gama. Built a kiln in his hometown in 1974 and named it Hiruzen Pottery. (more…)

Ogura Hitosi 小倉倫

1947-maleHe was born in Shiogama and trained in Hasami, Nagasaki, and Kyoto in 1966. His work has been selected for the Traditional Craft New Work Exhibition and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, among others. Awarded the Miyagi Prefecture Art Festival Award and the Art Honorable Mention. His works are mainly white porcelain, celadon, colored porcelain and iron glaze. Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department Store in Sendai. (more…)