Japanese potters

Kawai Akemi 川井明美

1956-femalebizen potteryShe is the grandson of the potter Konishi Toko. After graduating from Musashino Art Junior College and Okayama Ceramic Center, she studied under Kanai Shunzan and Matsui Tomoyuki.Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition, 7 timesWomen’s Ceramic Art Exhibition “Kyoto Governor Prize” Selected 11 timesGrand Prize, Exhibition of Flower VesselsSouzoukai Exhibition, “Excellent Work Prize”.Encouragement Prize”, Women’s Ceramic Art ExhibitionSolo exhibitions at department stores, many group exhibitions. (more…)

Karaoke Hotoku 唐桶報徳

1944-femalebizen potteryBorn in Satosho Town, Asaguchi County1981 Built kiln at present location (Hotoku Kiln)1982 First solo exhibition in Okayama, followed by solo exhibitions at department stores in Kyoto (more…)

Okamoto Marumi 奥本丸味

malebizen pottery 1998 Encouragement Prize, Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition2001 Recognized as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association2010 TOKI Grand Prize, Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition (more…)

Ogawa Kozo 小川弘藏

1981-malebizen potteryBorn in Ibe, Bizen City2011 Started making ceramics2015 Exhibited as DAIKURA at the world’s largest trade fair “Ambiente” in Frankfurt, Germany2016 Collaboration work with a designer (hiiro)2016 Exhibited at Ambiente2017 Exhibited at Ambiente, hiiro was selected as one of the “Trends” products that symbolize the trends of the year. (more…)

Okayasu Koshu 岡安廣宗

1955-malebizen potteryBorn in Kume Minami-cho, Kume-gun1975 Studied under Yamamoto Tohshu (Living National Treasure)1994 Certified as a regular member of the Japan Art Crafts Association1998 Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi, Tokyo1999 Solo exhibition at Hankyu Osaka Umeda main store2000 Solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Department Store2001 Solo exhibition at Nagano International GallerySelected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, 2002Exhibited at the Next Generation of Bizen Artists at Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi, Tokyo.Solo Exhibition at Mitsukoshi Kurashiki Store, TokyoSolo Exhibition at Mitsukoshi Takamatsu Store, Takamatsu, Japan.Selected for the Chanoyu Zokei Exhibition, 20032004 Solo Exhibition at Nagoya Mitsukoshi Sakae Main Store2005 (more…)

Omori Hiroaki 大森宏明

1969-malebizen potteryBorn in Ibe, Bizen City1990 Graduated from Kyoto Saga Art College, Department of Ceramics1992 Returned to his hometown and studied under his father, Teruhiko1996 Opened his first kiln2000 Selected for the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition (6 times)2001 Selected for the Chugoku Branch Exhibition of Japan Traditional Crafts (7 times)2003 Takashimaya Prize, Bizen Toshinkai Exhibition2004 Encouragement Prize, Okayama Prefectural Exhibition2005 Selected for the Tabe Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition (and 4 more times)2006 Encouragement Prize, Tabe Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition (and once more) (more…)

Otomo Hisashi 大友久

1949-malebizen potteryBorn in Miyagi Prefecture1974 Studied under Isezaki Mitsuru1978 Built his own kiln1987 Selected, Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Kurashiki-Machikado Sculpture Exhibition (more…)

Oishibashi Hiroki 大石橋宏樹

1973-malebizen potteryBorn in Musashino City, Tokyo.Graduated from Teikyo University, Faculty of Law in 1998.Became apprentice to the late Bizen Pottery Living National Treasure, Fujiwara Yu’s eldest son, Kazu.April 2006 Participated in a one-month training program in Korea as a GSE member of Rotary Club International District 2690.2007 Independently built an above-ground climbing kiln.2008 Appointed as a part-time instructor at Kibi Kogen High School (ceramics course)2009 Appointed as a pottery instructor at Keimei Gakuin Junior & Senior High School, MaejimaBuilt Anagama Kiln in Maejima CampAdopted as a commemorative gift for the winners of the 37th Fuji Sankei ClassicReceived “Vocational Service Award” (more…)

Yokota Muneaki 横田宗明

1953-maleBorn in Nishijin, Kyoto in1963 Studied under Kawai Kanjiro1970 Entered Mino Ceramic Village1972 Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Fushimi Technical High School1973 Completed the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute　　 Instructed at Kyoto Sympo Industrial Ceramics School1976 Instructed at the Hida Takayama Koito Kiln Ceramic Art School1981 Built a climbing kiln in Mino Ceramic Village1984 Became a member of the All Japan Artists Association1987 Became a member of Kyoto Mingei Association (more…)

Oe Toshihide 大饗利秀

1969-malebizen potteryBorn in the Bizen Pottery “Oe” family of six surnames.2006 Completed training as a ceramics technician at the Bizen Ceramic Center2008 NHK Okayama Bureau Chief Prize, Bizen Toushinkai Exhibition2013 Beer Bowl Grand Prix Gold Grand Prix2014 Appointed as the president of the Young Men’s Division of the Bizen Pottery Toyukai (1 year term) (more…)

Urakami Mitsuhiro 浦上光弘

1946-Born in October in Okayama City1977 Selected, Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition　　1977 Selected, Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, Okayama, Japan　1984 Selected, Tabe Museum of Art, Chanoyu Art Exhibition, and three times since1987 Okayama Prefectural Fine Arts Exhibition, commissioned by the Okayama Prefectural Government1991 Selected, 91′ Yakimajime Public Contest1995 Selected, All Pottery Exhibition, Japan2000 Attended the ceremony for the completion of the Japan-China Joint Relief of Jingdezhen Railway Station, Jiangxi Province, China2001 Selected, All Pottery Exhibition, Japan2005 Created a bust of the president of Kurashiki-shi Kojima Akashi Hifuku Kogyo Co. (more…)

Iwamoto Tetsuya 岩本哲也

1960-malebizen potteryBorn in Ibe, Bizen City1979 After graduating from high school, began training as a ceramic artist with his father, Iwamoto Shuichi1990 Became a regular member of the Japan Kogei AssociationWon a prize and an Honorable Mention at the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition.Selected, East China Traditional Crafts Exhibition, JapanChina International Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition, Tabe Museum of Art, JapanSelected, Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch ExhibitionSelected, Ceramic Biennale ExhibitionSelected, Asahi Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Kanazawa CompetitionSelected, Issuikai Exhibition, JapanSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, The Third Culture Exhibition, JapanSelected, High-fired unglazed pottery Competition, Japan (more…)

Inomata Masaaki 猪俣政昭

1948-malebizen potteryBorn in Osaka City1972 Graduated from Aichi Ceramic Training SchoolTrained at Shikoku Oya Pottery1973 Trained at Bizen Pottery Tosyoen1975 Built his own kilnSelected, Okayama Prefecture Art ExhibitionSelected, Chugoku Branch Exhibition of Japan Traditional CraftsSelected, BIGEIKAI Exhibition, Okayama, Japan2008 Certified as a traditional craftsmanAwarded the Encouragement Prize at the International Artists’ Exhibition. (more…)

Imai Kiyohide 今井清秀

1949-malebizen potteryBorn in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture1982 Entered the ceramic arts under the guidance of the late Mr. Toushu Yamamoto (Living National Treasure) and Mr. Yuichi (Important Intangible Cultural Asset of Okayama Prefecture).1987, 1989 Selected for the 9th and 10th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibitions1992 Selected for the 9th Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Art (and 4 times thereafter)1998 Selected for the 45th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition1998 Selected, The 45th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, New York-The Nippon Gallery1999 Exhibited at New York-The Nippon Gallery2002, 2009 Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, Honorable Mention, Encouragement Prize2004 Grand Prize, 30th BIGEIKAI Exhibition, Okayama, Japan2006, 2007 Appointed (more…)

Idei Yoshifumi 出井尚文

1961-malebizen potteryBorn in Kadomoto, Bizen City1980 Joined Bizen Ceramic Art Center1981 Studied under the late Zetsuji Uragami, the holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Asset of the prefecture.1987 Built his own kiln in Koto, Bizen City1991 Built a kiln in Ouchi, Bizen City1997 Produced the ceramic wall of Neoest, Shinko Building, Kobe City1999 Produced a ceramic wall at Apollan Fujigaoka in Yokohama CityAwarded Encouragement Prize and Prefectural Exhibition Prize at Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition (more…)

Idei Takashi 出井隆

1970-malebizen potteryBorn in Bizen City1994 Graduated from Kibi International University1999 Graduated from Bizen Ceramic Art Center　Worked with his father, Idei Kiyoharu.2004, 2006, 2008, 2012: Exhibition of father and son at Gallery Souhame (Kyobashi, Tokyo)2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 Selected for Okayama Prefecture Art Exhibition2007, 2011 Selected, Tabe Museum of Art, Japan, “Formative Exhibition of Tea Ceremony2011 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition2012 Parent and Child Exhibition at Kokura Izutsuya Department Store, Kokura, Japan (2010) (more…)

Isezaki So 伊勢崎創

1968-malebizen potteryBorn as the third son of Isezaki Mitsuru1987 Studied under Yamashita Joji1997 Awarded the Prefectural Governor’s Prize at the Okayama Prefecture Art Exhibition2004 Awarded regular member of the Japan Kogei Association2007 Awarded the Chairman of the Okayama Prefecture Board of Education Prize at the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch 50th Anniversary Exhibition2011 Awarded the Japan Kogei Association Prize at the Traditional Crafts Ceramic Division Exhibition2013 Awarded the Japan Kogei Association Prize at the 56th Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition2014 Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the 2nd Ceramic Art Exhibition (more…)

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…)

Ando Riki 安東利喜

1951-malebizen pottery1972 Graduated from Bizen Ceramic Art Center and trained at Inbe Ceramics1974 Built his own kiln in the previous yearSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Okayama Prefectural Art ExhibitionSelected, Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch ExhibitionSelected, 1994 Yakishime Pottery CompetitionSelected, Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Exhibition of Contemporary Art Crafts, ChugokuSelected, 16th, 23rd, 24th, 25th Tabe Museum of Art “Forms of Tea Ceremony” ExhibitionAwarded the Chairman’s Prize, BIGEIKAI Exhibition.Bizen Mayor’s Prize, BIGEIKAI ExhibitionSelected, 51st Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition (more…)