Japanese potters – M

Mizutani Wataru 水谷渉

1975-malekaratsu pottery Born in Aichi, Japan1990 Began making ceramics1994 Trained in Karatsu1996 Studied under Koie Ryoji2000 Built a kiln in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture2011 Moved to Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture2016 Began making pottery in Karatsu (more…)

Mizuno Shuso 水野秋艸

1955-malemino potterykyo potteryReal name is Mizuno Kenichiro. Graduated from Ritsumeikan University in 1977. Begins to make ceramics under his father, Mizuno Shuso. After his father’s death, he began making ceramics mainly in the Kenzan style. (more…)

Miyata Kenichi 宮田堅一

1957-male1993 Participated in a group exhibition in Kyoto1996 First solo exhibition, Art Space Hachigen, Gion, Kyoto2001 Built a semi-underground anagama kiln in Tamano-cho, Kasai City, Hyogo PrefectureSelected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition (’03 ’04 ’05 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’19)2003 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’12)Recognized as an Associate Member of the Japan Kogei Association2004 Recognized as a member of Hyogo Crafts Artists Association2010 Recognized as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Artists’ Association (more…)

Mori Juko 森寿光

1955-maleBorn in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture2009 Studied under Murobushi Eiji and began using the kneading technique2014 Selected for Tableware Festival 2015Three-person exhibition M Space (Shiki, Saitama)2015 Selected, Tableware Festival 20162018 Ceramics at “Nerikomi Studio Yumemite” (Urawa-ku, Saitama City) (-present)Selected, 58th East Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, The 6th Exhibition of Ceramic ArtSelected, 48th All Pottery ExhibitionSelected, Tableware Festival 20192019 Selected, The 66th Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, 49th All Ceramic ExhibitionSelected, Tableware Festival 20202020 Selected, The 8th Exhibition of Ceramic Art2021 Selected, 61st East Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2021 Selected, Kasama Ceramic Art Grand Prize ExhibitionTableware Festival 2022Nerikomi Group Exhibition, AC Gallery, Ginza, (more…)

Matsuo Masako 松尾まさこ

1969-femaleBorn in Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture1975 Studied ceramics under his father, Matsuo Muzo1993 Graduated from Fukuoka Women’s University, Faculty of Letters (licensed to teach high school)1995 Studied dyeing and weaving under the tutelage of Torisu Mizuko, a Medal with Purple Ribbon artist.1997 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2005 Selected, Japan Crafts Exhibition (2005, 2007, 2009)2006 Juror, Fukuoka Prefecture Senior Art Exhibition2007 Recognized as one of the “30 Selected Ceramic Artists of Western Japan(Exhibition of his works at Kyushu National Museum)2008 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Western Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and Western Japan Crafts Exhibition2009 Selected, Japan (more…)

Mochizuki Shu 望月集

1960-male Born in Tokyo, Japan1984 Graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, Department of Crafts, majoring in ceramicsEstablished IKKAN Ceramic Studio in Nakano, Tokyo.1985 Selected for the Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Crafts (now the East Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition)1986 M.F.A. in Ceramics, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music1988 Part-time lecturer at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music1988 Part-time lecturer at the Ceramics Laboratory, Tokyo University of the Arts (~’93)1990 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition1994 Became independent and started his own pottery studio, IKKAN1995 Became a regular member of the Japan Kogei (more…)

Morimoto Yoshinobu 森本良信

1976-malebizen potteryBorn in Okayama Prefecture1996 Completed Bizen Ceramic Art Center2000 Built a small kiln and anagama kiln in Akaiwa City, Japan.2004 Started to show his works at solo exhibitions.2007 Moved to Ushimado Town, Setouchi City, and built anagama kiln.2012 Moved to Kanpu, Ushimado Town, and built anagama kiln. (more…)

Morishita Munenori 森下宗則

1954-maletokoname potteryBorn in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, JapanEntered Tokoname Municipal High School, Ordinary Course.1973 Started making ceramics at home.1980 Studied under Takeda Koyo.Won many awards and prizes, including the highest prize at the Chosaburo Pottery Exhibition.Won prizes at the Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition twice, and was selected 12 times.Awarded the Grand Prix (Chairman’s Prize) at the 32nd International Artists’ Exhibition.He has held 61 solo exhibitions by January, 2012. (more…)

Mitsui Tamekichi 1st 初代 三ツ井為吉

1903-1958malekutani porcelainHe studied under Tokuda Hachijukichi I, an intangible cultural asset, along with Asakura Gojukichi II. Later, he studied under Kitade Tojiro, a member of the Nitten council, and was selected for many prizes at the Nitten. (more…)

Matsubayashi Hosai 16th 十六代 松林豊斎

1980-maleasahi pottery The 16th Matsubayashi Hosai was born as the eldest son of the 15th Matsubayashi Hosai.His real name is Yusuke.After graduating from Doshisha University in 2003, he started working for Nippon Express Shipping Division.After leaving the company, he studied the potter’s wheel at the Kyoto Prefectural Potters Training School.Later, he apprenticed under his father.In 2015, he made ceramics at Leach Pottery in St. Ives, England.He exhibited his work and held a tea ceremony at the Guimet Museum of Oriental Art in France.In 2016, he assumed the name of 16th generation Matsubayashi Hosai.He received the “Asahi” seal from Her Imperial (more…)

Murata Kisui 8th 八代 村田亀水

1927-2018malekyo potteryBorn in Kyoto. His real name was Takashi. After retiring from a long career as a sencha iemoto (Imperial Tea Ceremony), he has been producing celadon porcelain and white porcelain as he feels like it. He is the representative of Kamesui Toen, and his studio is located in Yamashina. He claims to have been founded in 1615. (more…)

Murata Makoto 村田眞人

1956-malekyo potteryBorn in Kyoto1976Graduated from Saga Art College, Department of Japanese PaintingStudied pottery under the tutelage of his father, Murata Kisui VIIIStudied brush strokes under the tutelage of Murata Toen1978Selected for the Kyoto Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition (and thereafter, was selected consecutively until 1984)Selected for the Kyoto ExhibitionSelected for the Kinki Branch Exhibition of the Japan Kogei Association1980Selected for the Kyoto Crafts Art Exhibition1982 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition1983Awarded the Japan Crafts Association Prize at the Japan Crafts Association Kinki Branch Exhibition1984Selected for the Kyoto Prefecture Crafts Art Exhibition1990Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionIn (more…)

Mitoh Rui 三藤るい

1978-femalekaratsu potteryBorn in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture2006 Graduated from Arita Ceramic College, Saga, Japan　　 Studied under Kawakami Kiyomi in Karatsu2009 Built the Santo Kiln in Karatsu City and became independent (more…)

Morimoto Naoyuki 森本直之

1971-malebizen potteryBorn in Kurashiki city1990 Joined Okayama Bizen Ceramic Art Center1991 Studied under Mori Yasushi at Mori Hozan Kiln1996 First prize winner of the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition (since then, 14 times in total)2000 Became independent in Sayama, Bizen City2001 Selected for the Chugoku Branch Exhibition of Japan Traditional Crafts (since then, selected a total of 8 times)2002 Awarded Encouragement Prize at the Okayama Prefecture Art Exhibition.2002 First solo exhibition at Kurashiki Chuo Gallery2004 Solo exhibition at Ginza, Tokyo (subsequent solo exhibitions held in Yurakucho and Shinjuku)2008 Solo exhibition at Gallery Kaoru, Osaka2014 Solo Exhibition at Okayama Tenmaya Art Gallery (more…)

Miyao Masashiro 宮尾昌宏

1970-malebizen potteryBorn in Fukuoka Prefecture1995 Studied under Yamamoto Yuichi, an Important Intangible Cultural Asset designated by Okayama Prefecture2003 Awarded the Excellence Prize at the 20th Tabe Art Museum Grand Prize “Formative Art of Tea Ceremony”.2006 The 53rd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Chairman Prize of the Japan Kogei Association2007 The 50th Anniversary Exhibition of the Chugoku Branch of the Japan Kogei Association, Okayama City Mayor PrizeThe 8th Okayama Art and Culture Award, Second Grand PrixThe 4th Marusen Culture Award2008 The 14th Energia Art AwardThe 51st Exhibition of Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch, Japan Kogei Association AwardThe 9th Fukutake Culture Encouragement Prize2014 (more…)

Mizukami Gakusho 水上岳正

1958-malebizen potteryBorn in WakeGraduated from Shibaura Institute of Technology and worked as a designer for 7 years1989 Studied under Goto Gessui1990 Joined the Ceramic Art Center1991 Completed training at the Ceramic Art Center1993 Became independent1993 Opened a climbing kiln in Wake Town (more…)

Manago Koji 眞砂皓志

1982-malebizen pottery2005 Kyoto Traditional Crafts College　2007 Studied under Masaaki Inomata of Nishikurabo Kiln, Bizen ware until 20122012 Became independent (home and studio, Ikko kiln) (more…)

Matono Satoshi 的野智士

1971-malebizen potteryBorn in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture1994 Graduated from Tokyo City University (former Musashi Institute of Technology)1996 Graduated from Okayama Prefectural Bizen Ceramic Art CenterTrained under his father, Matono Motomu2008 Selected for the 59th Okayama Prefecture Art Exhibition2010 Selected for the 25th National Cultural Festival Okayama 20102011 First time to climb the kiln for the third time as Yudachi Kiln2012 Invited by potters Shozo Michikawa and Patricia Cassone to participate in a workshop in France from building to firing underground cellar kiln (anagama), and accepted a request from EcoMuseѐ de la Tuilerie de Pouligny to restore an underground cellar kiln.Founded (more…)

Matsumoto Atsuji 松本篤治

1981-malebizen potteryJoined a pottery in Bizen City1982 Trained under his uncle1985 Became independent1992 First solo exhibition in Yokohama1997 Joined the Bizen Pottery Association2011 Certified as a traditional Bizen ware craftsman2013 BlueBizen certified as Okayama Prefecture Management Innovation2014 Registered BlueBizen trademark2015 BlueBizen Marble won the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the Gengakai Exhibition (more…)

Matsushima Hiroshi 松嶋弘

1960-malebizen pottery1983 Graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Graphic Design1983 Studied under the late Kaneshige Michiaki, an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture (for four years)1989 Awarded the Encouragement Prize for Newcomers to the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition1990 Awarded the Excellent Work Prize at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition.1991 Awarded the Special Prize at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition.Awarded the Governor’s Prize at the Okayama Prefecture Art Exhibition.1992 Awarded the Governor Prize of Shimane Prefecture at the Chugoku Branch Exhibition of the Japan Kogei Association.1993 Awarded Regular Member of the Japan Kogei Association.Solo Exhibition at Okayama Tenmaya Flagship (more…)