Japanese potters – I

Ishiyama Toshiki 石山俊樹

1948-maleBorn in Hanamaki, Iwate. Graduated from Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences. Began studying under Funaki Kenji of the Netami kiln in 1972, where he learned to use slip. Became independent in 1976. Has held personal exhibition in several locations around Hokkaido, including Maruzen in Sapporo. Specializes in kohiki, colored ceramics, and salt glaze. 北海道勇払郡厚真町朝日34 登志陶房 twitter.comhttps://twitter.com/tusk_ishi (more…)

Ishira Emiko 伊志良エミコ

1947-femaleGraduated from the ceramics course at Tokyo University of the Arts in 1972. Studied under Fujimoto Yoshimichi, Tamura Koichi, and Asano Akira. Selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition. Produces painted ceramics with her husband Akira in Tsukahara, Kanagawa. (more…)

Ishira Akira 伊志良光

1941-maleGraduated from Tokyo University of the Arts. Studied under Fujimoto Yoshimichi and Asano Akira. Has worked as an assistant at the Tokyo University of the Arts ceramics course. Has held several personal exhibitions at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi. Creates ceramic tableware, vases, platters, and boxes in blue and white, red and white, overglaze, and gold/silver leaf. Japan Kogei Association member. (more…)

Ishino Mitsunobu 石野充信

1950-malebizen potteryGraduated from the Bizen Ceramics Center at the Okayama Prefecture Industrial Technology Laboratory. Received an award at the Gengaten prefectural exhibition. Selected for the Chugoku branch of the Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Has held personal exhibitions in Ginza Mitsukoshi and other venues. Member of the Bizen Touyuukai, the Bizen Arts Society, and the Pottery Promotion Society. (more…)

Ishino Taizo 石野泰造

1942-malebizen potteryGraduated from Waseda University. Worked in newspaper editing, before later graduating from Aichi Ceramics School. Founded his own kiln in 1977. Has held exhibitions at locations including Fukuyama Imai Gallery, Chikusa Gallery at Mejiro, Tokyo, Asuka Gallery in Okayama, and Ginza Mitsukoshi. Japan Kogei Association member. (more…)

Ishitobi Katsuhisa 石飛勝久

1941-maleStudied under Ueda Tsuneji in Kyoto. Became independent in 1975. In 1984, returned to his home town and founded a kiln there. Selected for and won awards at the Japan Folk Crafts Museum Exhibition, Kokuten, and Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, among others. Has held personal exhibitions at Osaka Hankyu. Specializes in porcelain, gosu, and ridged patterns. (more…)

Ishizuka Misao 石塚操

1956-maleBorn in Kyoto. Graduated from Kyoto Saga Art College, and later went on to postgraduate study, while holding exhibitions at Iteza, Maronie Gallery, and Toshibi. Finished postgraduate study in 1980. Moved to Kanagawa the following year, and founded a kiln in 1982.The kiln was named the Soen kiln. It was later moved to Hamakita, Shizuoka. Has won awards including the Graduation Exhibition Award, and an Honorable Mention at the Shinsho Kogeikai Exhibition. Uses zougan, kohiki, blue porcelain, and yakishime. (more…)

Ishizuka Naoharu 石塚直治

1926-maleMember of the Touyuukai, Japan Contemporary Craft Association, Shinseikai, etc. Judge for the Kanagawa prefectural exhibition. Has won many awards, including Nitten and the Japan Contemporary Crafts Exhibition, and won the Genko Prize at the Genko Exhibition. (more…)

Ishizuka Toshio 石塚敏雄

1947-maleBorn in Hachioji, Tokyo. In 1979, founded a kiln in Osawa, Mashiko, and became independent. Has won the Traditional Craft New Works Exhibition, among others. Depicts natural landscapes, plants and animals, and his reliefs are clean and polished. (more…)

Ishida Yuzo 石田有三

1946-maleBorn in Urawa, Saitama. Trained in Koishiwara, Fukuoka from 1970, and founded a kiln in Goyu, Miyazaki Prefecture in 1974. Has won prefectural exhibitions as well as other special awards, etc. Has held personal exhibitions in Miyazaki and Fukuoka. Uses white glaze with kakewake, black glaze with silver, and other novel decoration methods, and pays attention to the carving and glaze. (more…)

Ishida Yusaku 石田有作

1945-maleBirth name Nariaki. Born in Osaka. Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts. Studied under Kiyomizu Kyubey and Yagi Kazuo. Professor at the Department of Craft at Kyoto City University of Arts. Selected for the Contemporary Crafts Exhibition and the avant-garde section of the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition; currently working freelance. Has held personal exhibitions at the Biko Gallery in Osaka, Tokyo Isetan, and Kyoto Asahi Gallery. Specializes in greenware and sculptures. (more…)

Ishida Chihiro 石田千比呂

1944-maleiga potteryBegan creating pottery in 1973, and founded a climbing kiln in 1976, followed by an anagama kiln in 1985. Specializes in yakishime and natural glaze. Has held personal exhibitions in Ginza, Shizuoka Matsuzakaya, Hachioji Daimaru, and Okinawa. Participated in the Modern Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition in Australia. Teaches at the University of Technology Sydney. (more…)

Ishida Keiko 石田佳子

1960-femaleBorn in Tsubame, Niigata. Graduated from Tokyo Designer Gakuin College. Selected for the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition. Participated in the international ceramics exhibition held by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. Has held personal exhibitions in galleries like Hitsuji Garo. Creates tableware, reliefs, sculptures, yakishime, and nerikomi. (more…)

Ishijima Akihiko 石嶋哲彦

1954-malemashiko potteryBorn in Tokyo. In 1974, began training at the Hagi ware Tenchozan Kaneta kiln. He later studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, before moving to Mashiko in 1980 and working at the Enokida Pottery Workshop. Founded his own independent kiln in 1981. Has been selected for the Traditional Craft New Works Exhibition and the North Kanto Art Exhibition. (more…)

Ishizaki Seiho 石崎清宝

1941-banko potteryWhile living in the home of Banko ware, Seiho creates pieces in own style, with a modern design sense. Has won awards at the Kofu-kai Art Exhibition, the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, and the Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Art. Has also attracted attention at ceramics exhibitions in Nagoya and Kanazawa. (more…)

Ishizaka Nobuko 石坂信子

1941-femaleFounded the Ryuo kiln in Iizuka, Fukuoka, and creates tea bowls, flower vases, ceramic tiles, etc. Graduated from Joshibi in Tokyo. First studied in Mashiko, before later moving to Yagiyama, and founding her own kiln in 1972. (more…)

Ishikawa Yoji 石川洋二

1923-maleWhile studying at Kyoto University, he was inspired by the traditional kilns of Shigaraki and Tamba, and tried his hand at firing pottery in the climbing kilns of Shigaraki/Kyo ware. Graduated from the pottery research institution attached to the Tekisui Museum of Art. Studied under Onishi Masataro and Iwabuchi Shigeya. Founded his own kiln in 1977. Since then, he has spent his life as both a potter and a farmer. Has won awards at the Kyoto Crafts Exhibition, Japan Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition, and municipal exhibitions. Participated in the World Crafts Council general assembly in Kyoto. Specializes in crimson tenmoku tea (more…)

Ishikawa Mayumi 石川まゆみ

1950-femaleHas won awards at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, Traditional Craft New Works Exhibition, Musashino Exhibition, and Craft Exhibition, among others. Creates tableware that can be used in an everyday setting. Focuses on designs that fit in with a modern living space. (more…)

Ishikawa Hami 石川ハミ

1956-femaleunzen potteryBorn at Unzen National Park, and studied under her father Yasumine. In 1971, she traveled to the United States, where she spent three years as an exchange student. She later studied under Ishida Toshun in Tamba. Trained in pottery in India, Nepal, and Thailand. Has won awards at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition and the Women’s Association of Ceramic Art Exhibition. Held a joint exhibition with her husband Teru at the Muraokaya Gallery, as well as father-daughter exhibitions. (more…)

Ishikawa To 石川東

1950-maleBorn in Niigata. Began creating pottery in 1972. Studied under Koinuma Michio in Mashiko. In 1978, founded a kiln in Saitama. Has won awards at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, Traditional Craft New Works Exhibition, and Musashino Exhibition, among others. Mainly creates vases and everyday objects with zougan. (more…)