Japanese potters – I

Isezaki Shin 伊勢崎紳

1965-malebizen potteryBorn as the second son of Isezaki Mitsuru (Okayama Prefecture’s Important Intangible Cultural Property holder)1988 Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Ceramics1989 Awarded the 40th Special Prize at the Prefectural Exhibition1994 Awarded the Shimane Prefecture Governor’s Prize at the Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition1995 Selected for the 42nd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association.1997 Awarded the Sanyo Newspaper Award at the Japan Art Crafts Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition.1998 Selected for the 45th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2002 Solo Exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza, Tokyo2007 Awarded the Encouragement Prize at (more…)

Isezaki Kyo 伊勢崎競

1970-malebizen potteryBorn as the fourth son of Isezaki Mitsuru (Okayama Prefecture’s Important Intangible Cultural Property holder).1991 Selected for the Tabe Museum of Art Grand Prize at the Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition (for the next six, fifteen, sixteen, and twenty-four years)1993 Begins to make ceramics following his father Mitsuru1999 Became independent2001 Solo exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza, Tokyo (16, 19, 22 years) 2001 Solo exhibition at Kuroda Tôen, Ginza, Tokyo (16, 19, 22, and 26 years)2002 Awarded the Branch Director’s Prize at the Japan Traditional Crafts Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition2005 September: Recognized as a regular member of the Japan Art Crafts (more…)

Izumita Yukiya 泉田之也

1966-malekokuji potteryBorn in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture.1995 Began making pottery in Noda Village1998 Started firing in Underground cellar kiln kiln2000 Grand Prize at the 38th and 40th Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition2004 Invited to exhibit at the 22nd Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition2005 SOFA, New York, Selected, International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Japan2007 Opened “Nodagama kiln Gallery IZUMITA” Selected, 19th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2009 Awarded the Excellent Work Prize at the 20th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2014 Iwate Museum of Art, Iwate, Japan2015 “REVELATION”, GRAND PALAIS PARIS, Paris2017 Invited to exhibit at the International Biennale of Ceramic Art, Belgium2018 Iwate Museum of Art, Iwate, (more…)

Ito Keiraku 伊東桂楽

1942-raku potteryBorn in Kyoto.Raku ware potter. In 1957, Keiraku entered the Katsura Kiln in Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, and studied pottery under Yorigami Soshaku.Since then Keiraku has been making mainly tea ceremony ceramics at Katsura Kiln for more than 30 years, using traditional Raku ware techniques. (more…)

Iwanaga Shiko 岩永紫香

femalearita porcelain1980Studied ceramics at the Arita Town Ceramic Art School Course and the fundamentals of Japanese painting at the Japanese Painting Course.1984Studied underglaze painting (Arita-yaki dyeing) at the Saga Prefectural Ceramic Research Institute1985Entered Saga Prefectural Ceramic College as the first student and studied overglaze enamels (red painting)1986Studied landscape painting under the guidance of “Contemporary Master Craftsman” Kanatake JinenReceives the pseudonym “Shika” from Mr. Kanatake JinenSeibokukai exhibition held at the Kyushu Ceramic Museum as a member of the SeibokaiSeibokukai exhibitions held at various regional hall galleries1996Arita Monogatari Series” was produced and released as original works, and was introduced on NHK TV (more…)

Itoi Yasuhiro 糸井康博

1973-maleBorn in Kyoto1995Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of ArchitectureBegins career as a ceramic artist under the tutelage of Kamata Koji1997Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural College of Advanced Ceramic TechnologyStudied under Inokai Yuichi2001Opened his own studio in Kawai-cho, Kitakasugi-gun, Nara Prefecture2004Solo exhibition at Osaka Mitsukoshi2005Solo exhibition at Takashimaya, KyotoTea ceremony ceramics exhibition at Joshoji Temple (Takamine, Kyoto)2006Moved to Oji-cho, Kitakasugi-gun, Nara Prefecture and began making ceramics2007Solo exhibition at Takashimaya, KyotoSolo exhibition at Ikebukuro TobuSolo exhibition at Yagibashi Saitama2008Solo exhibition at Keisei Department StoreSolo exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya Department Store2009Solo exhibition at Keihan Department StoreYear 2010Solo exhibition at Fujisaki Department StoreThree-person (more…)

Ikai Yuichi 猪飼祐一

1963-maleBorn in Gojozaka, Kyoto1983Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Training School, Molding Course1984Completed training in ceramics at Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research InstituteKihei Kiln opened under the guidance of Living National Treasure Shimizu UichiStudied under Shimizu Yasutaka1985Selected for the first time at the Japan Crafts Association Kinki Branch Exhibition1986Selected for the first time at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition1987Matsushita Prize, Japan Crafts Association Kinki Branch Exhibition1989Encouragement Prize, Japan Crafts Association Kinki Branch Exhibition1994Recognized as a regular member of the Japan Crafts AssociationEncouragement Prize, Saga Daikakuji Flower Pottery Exhibition1996Moved workshop to Hiyoshi-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto2001Kinki Prize (Highest Award), Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition2003Shiga Prefecture (more…)

Ito Takehiro 伊藤丈浩

1977-maleBorn in Chiba Prefecture1995 Aspires to make pottery1998 Moved to Mashiko and worked at a pottery2002 Six-month tour of the U.S.2004 About one year (more…)

Ishida Yasuhiro 石田安弘

1952-malebizen potteryHe was attracted to Bizen ware and decided to become a potter. In 1973, he joined the Bizen Ceramic Art Center and received training for one year. In 1977, he built a climbing kiln and became independent.In addition to tea ceremony utensils, tableware, and flower vases, he also produces zodiac signs, birds, and animals. He values the appearance and the taste of his pottery. He is an expert in the Urasenke school of tea ceremony and has built a tea room in his home, where he holds tea ceremonies and listens to the opinions of others for reference in (more…)

Ito Shin’ichi 伊藤真一

1974-maleBorn in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture1995 Completed the course at the Ceramic Design Institute, Tajimi, Gifu1998 Built a kiln in Ina City　　　　　　 Held many solo exhibitions in and out of the prefecture2009 Built anagama kiln in Ina City Awards1999 Selected for the Ceramic Biennale　　 Selected, Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition2000 Selected, Japan Crafts Exhibition　　 Selected, Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition　　 Selected, Exhibition of Sake Vessels2002 Selected, Tableware Festival　　 Selected, Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition2005 Selected, Korean Ceramics Biennale (more…)

Imanishi Kimihiko 今西公彦

1971-maletamba potteryBorn in Tachikui, Tamba1993 Completed Kyoto Prefectural College of Ceramics1995 Completed Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute. Became an apprentice at Akira Okamoto’s house in Kyoto2000 Returned to Tamba and started pottery making. Completed the training course for engineers of Kyoto City Company.2001 Built a kiln in Mita City.2005 Solo exhibition at Gallery Kitanozaka2006 Selected for Tea Ceremony Formative Exhibition, New Oribe Ceramics Exhibition, and Osaka Ceramic Art Exhibition2010 Selected, Contemporary Tea Ceremony Pottery Exhibition2016 Solo exhibition at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Department Store (more…)

Imaizumi Takeshi 今泉毅

1978-maleBorn in Saitama Prefecture 2002 Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Political Science and Economics 2002 Selected for Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition Selected for Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition (2003,2004) 2008 Selected, Taiwan World Ceramic Biennale 2009 Grand Prize, Katsura Palace Cup, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, sponsored by Mainichi Newspaper 2009 Bronze Prize, Korea World Ceramic Biennale 2010 “A Look at Contemporary KOGEI”: Tea Ceremony, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Japan 2011 Selected, Faenza International Ceramic Art Exhibition, Italy 2016 Exhibited at “Modern Craft and the Tea Ceremony II” (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) (more…)

Imai Sadamasa 今井完眞

1989-maleBorn in Kyoto City 2005 Enrolled in Kyoto City Dohda High School of Arts and Crafts 2007 Kyoto City Superintendent of Education Award, Kyoto City Art and Craft Exhibition, Kyoto Municipal Dohda Art and Craft High School 2008 Graduated from the same school, “Potters who grew up in Takehara” organized by Takehara City (Takehara Art Museum) 2009 Enrolled in Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Crafts 2011 Men’s Exhibition (Tokyo University of the Arts Gallery) Participated in Tokyo International Ceramics Symposium, Tokyo, Japan Selected, 1st China Gaoling International Ceramics Exhibition, 6th Art Plaza Grand Prize Exhibition, Kyoto, Japan 2011 (more…)

Inoue Masayuki 井上雅之

1957-maleBorn in Hyogo Prefecture1983 Graduated with a degree in Oil Painting, Faculty of Art and Design, Tama Art University1985 Completed Graduate School of Art and Design, Tama Art University, Major in Painting (Ceramics)1998 Assistant Professor, Department of Crafts, Faculty of Art and Design, Tama Art University2006 Professor, Tama Art University (more…)

Inazaki Eriko 稲崎栄利子

1972-femaleBorn in Hyogo Prefecture1993 Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition, Excellent Prize1995 Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Industrial Design1997 M.F.A. in Ceramics, Kyoto City University of Arts2004 Excellent Work Prize, The 42nd Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan2005 Bronze Prize, The 7th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Japan2007 Solo Exhibition, Gallery Meguro Ceramic Art Gallery, Mie, Japan (’10) (’12) (’14) (’16) (’19)2009 “Women Potters for the 21st Century”, Paramita Museum, Tokyo2013 “The Challenge of New Age Pottery!” (Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Cultural Park)2014 “Contemporary Ceramic Phenomenon”, Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of Ceramic Art, Japan2014 Dialogue with Materials Contemporary Japanese Art and Crafts (Turkey)2015 Contemporary (more…)

Ito Hidehito 伊藤秀人

1971-maleBorn in Tajimi City, Gifu.1991　Finishes his ceramic study at Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center.1995　Wins a prize at the Table Ware Festival.1996　Builds his own kiln in Toki City, Gifu.1998　Wins a prize at the International Ceramic Exhibition in Mino.2000　Wins a prize at the 2nd Modern Pottery for tea ceremony.1998　Wins Silver prize at International Ceramics Festival ’98.2000　Wins Gold prize at Modern Tea Ceramics Exhibition.2013　Wins First prize at Paramita Ceramic Awards2014　Imperial household agency chose his work at Japan Kogei Association2016　Exhibits his works at Art Fair Tokyo2017　Wins the Japan Ceramic Society Award teabowl 101,000 JPY (more…)

Ito Tadashi 伊藤正

1952-maleBorn in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture1979 Trained at Tsukamoto Pottery Works in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture1985 Built a kiln in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture.1995 Built a kiln in Towa-cho, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture2001 Exhibited at the “Bi no kuni Waga kokyo (Land of Beauty, Our Homeland)” exhibition at Yorozutsugoro Memorial Museum, Iwate2004 Invited to participate in the 22nd Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition, Osaka and Yokohama.2006 Exhibited at “The Best of Contemporary Ceramics”, Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of Ceramic Art, Japan2008 “The 2nd Tomo Art Museum Grand Prize, Contemporary Tea Ceremony Pottery: Freedom of Form and Beauty of Design”, Tomo Art Museum, Tokyo(The (more…)

Ichino Masahiko 市野雅彦

1961-maletamba potteryBorn in Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture1981 Studied under Imai Masayuki and his father, Shinsui1988 Became independent and established Taiga Kiln1995 The 13th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Best Work Award, Prince Chichibu’s Cup1999 The Japan Foundation’s Exhibition of Japanese Ceramics, Traveled to South America The 100th Exhibition of Japanese Crafts Today, sponsored by NHK, toured Paris and Japan2000 Chanoyu – Contemporary Art Exhibition (Helsinki City Art Museum, Finland) International Ceramic Art Exchange Exhibition (China Art Museum, Beijing, China)2002 Asian International Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition, Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taipei, Taiwan2003 Korea-Japan Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition, Geumho Art Museum, Seoul, Korea2004 COLLECT (’04 ’08 (more…)

Ishiyama Tetsuya 石山哲也

1973-maleBorn in Saitama, Japan2006 Encouragement Prize, The 44th Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan2008 Excellent Work Prize, The 46th Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan Encouragement Prize, Heiwado Art Association2010 The 21st Shumei Cultural Foundation Award, Japan Traditional Arts and Crafts Kinki Exhibition, Newcomer Encouragement Prize, Japan2013 Shiga Prefecture Art and Culture Encouragement Prize (more…)

Ishibashi Yushi 石橋裕史

1957-maleBorn in Tokyo1981 Graduated from Shitsusui Art Museum, Department of Ceramic Art Received training from Yagi Kazuo, Iwabuchi Shigeya, Kondo Yutaka, and Komoto Akito1984 Built a kiln in Kyotanba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto.2009 Invited to exhibit at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (Invited three times until 2019)2013 Nominated as a member of the Judging Committee of the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition (three times until 2019)2014 Invited to exhibit at the Contemporary Ceramics Phenomenon, Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of Ceramic Art2015 Certified as Kyoto Prefecture Designated Intangible Cultural Property Holder2016 Nominated as a director of Japan Kogei Association2017 Invited to exhibit at the 20th (more…)