Japanese potters

Ando Kiko 安藤騎虎

1977-malebizen potteryBorn in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture2001 Entered Okayama Bizen Ceramic Art Center2003 Completed the course at Hashimoto Ceramic Center, Joined Hashimoto Gallery, Studied under Hashimoto Kazuya2007 Selected for the Tabe Museum of Art “Formative Art of the Tea Ceremony”.2008 Selected for Tabe Museum of Art, “Chanoyu no Zokei ExhibitionBecame independent2012 Participated in IFFT as Narutaki Kiln, presented works in collaboration with designers2012 Selected, Okayama Prefecture Art Exhibition, Okayama, Japan2013 Participated in IFFT as Narutaki-gama, collaboration with a designer2014 Selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition2015 Selected, Okayama Prefecture Art Exhibition2016 LEXUS NEW　TAKUMI　PROJECT　Selected as one of the artisans of Okayama Prefecture2017 (more…)

Yoshita Rumiko 吉田るみこ

1962-femalekutani porcelainBorn in Ishikawa Prefecture1989 Group exhibition1990 Vessels for Food Exhibition (Invited by Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art)1992 Japan Sea Art Exhibition (Invited by Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art)Kutaniyaki Industrial Design Exhibition (Highest Prize)1993 Two Artists Exhibition (Maruzen, Nihonbashi)Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition (Honorable Mention 1995 1996)1994 Exhibition of two artists (Akasaka Yachiyo Mingei 1996 1998)1995 Exhibition of two artists (Toyama)1995 Two Artists Exhibition (Toyama Art Space Kawamoto 1999)Solo Exhibition (Kanazawa OKURA 2002)1998 Exhibition “Akari to Kahori” at Omni Gallery, Shibuya, Tokyo.Solo Exhibition at Masuda Studio, Shinjuku, 20011999 Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition (Excellence Prize)2001 Solo Exhibition at Nagoya Biga, Nagoya, Japan2001 (more…)

Yoshita Yukio 吉田幸央

1960-malekutani porcelainBorn in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture1985 Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Encouragement Prize1991 Encouragement Prize, Takaoka Craft Exhibition / Shibuya Seibu Prize, Issuikai Ceramic Art Exhibition1992 Grand Prize, Traditional Kutaniyaki Craft Exhibition1994 Gold Prize, Takaoka Craft Exhibition1995 Encouragement Prize, Nisshin Menbowl Grand Prize Exhibition1997 Second Prize, International Iroe Ceramics Competition 97 Kutani / Encouragement Prize, 23rd Choza Prize Ceramic Art Exhibition1997 Ikebukuro Seibu Prize, Issuikai Ceramic Art Competition / Encouragement Prize, Nisshin Menpachi Grand Prize Exhibition1999 Special Prize, International Ceramics Biennale 1999 Japan Kogei Association Ishikawa Branch Public Contest, Japan Kogei Association AwardGrand Prize, Northern Confectionery Exhibition2000 Silver Prize, 2nd (more…)

Yamaguchi Mikihiko 山口幹彦

1946-malearita porcelainBorn in Arita Town1982Opened the Yamamiki-gama Kiln1995Certified as an Imari Arita-yaki traditional craftsman (in the potter’s wheel division)2000Saga Prefecture Governor Prize, West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2001Awarded the Governor of Nagasaki Prefecture Prize at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.2002 Awarded the Governor of Nagasaki Prefecture Prize at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.Recognized as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association.2004Participated in the Meissen Ceramic Art Exhibition, Meissen, Germany. (more…)

Yasunaga Raizan 安永頼山

1970-malekaratsu potteryBorn in Shimane Prefecture2001Studied under Tanaka Sajiro2003Studied under Fujiinoki Dohei2008Built a climbing kiln at the present location2013Changed the name of the kiln to “Yoriyama” named by Tanaka Sajiro2016Held an exhibition of tea bowls at the Nomura Museum of Art, KyotoSelected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2017Selected for the Tabe Art Museum Grand Prize “Chanoyu Zokei ExhibitionSelected, Western Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Kikuchi Biennale, JapanSelected, Shanghai Art Fair, Shanghai, ChinaSelected, Western Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Japan2018Selected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2019Honorable Mention, Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition VSelected, Western Traditional Crafts Exhibition, JapanSelected, Kikuchi Biennale2021Selected, Western Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (more…)

Miyamoto Masao 宮本雅夫

1971-malekutani porcelainBorn in Komatsu City1996Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts First prize at the 43rd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition1999Certified as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association2002The 8th Kenrokuen Grand Tea Ceremony Public Contest (Award of Excellence, 2008 Award of Excellence)2004 “Contemporary Artisans” Exhibition, The Museum of Fragrance, Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan2005 The 28th Traditional Kutaniyaki Craft Exhibition, Excellent Prize (Purchased by Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art)Traveled to Italy (Rome) as an overseas trainee for budding artists dispatched by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.2010Produced “Gokayama” ceramic wall in the arrival lobby of Komatsu AirportParticipation in the 72nd Issuikai Ceramic (more…)

Miyazaki Yasuhiro 宮崎泰裕

1984-maleBorn in Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture2008Graduated from Sojo University, Faculty of Art, Japanese Painting Course1947Graduated from Saga Prefectural Ceramic College2003Selected, Western Traditional Crafts Exhibition2002Began production at Gokuho KilnSelected, Western Traditional Craft ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSaga Prefecture Exhibition, Saga Prefecture Art and Culture Fostering Fund PrizeParticipated in “Enjoy Christmas with Art” at Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi, Tokyo2003Selected, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition2007Participated in “Father’s Day Beer Mug Special” at Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi, TokyoExhibited at Hakata Daimaru Four Artists Exhibition, “Ceramics – Each Beauty”, Hakata Daimaru, Tokyo (more…)

Minami Shigemasa 南繁正

1950-malekutani porcelainBorn in Yutani, Terai-cho, Nomi County, Ishikawa Prefecture.1971Worked in the design department of Nippon Hardware Ceramics Co.1980Selected for the first time at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.1986Became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association.1992Awarded the Encouragement Prize of the Japan Kogei Association at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.2010Certified as a member of the Society for Preservation of Kutaniyaki Ceramic Ware Techniques, an intangible cultural property holding organization designated by Ishikawa Prefecture.2020Kakiemon XIV Memorial Prize, Exhibition of Ceramic Art. (more…)

Minami Ayako 南絢子

1984-femalekutani porcelainBorn in Yutani, Terai-cho, Nomi County, Ishikawa Prefecture2002Engaged in family business under father Shigemasa Minami2007Completed the training course in the Department of Design at the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutaniyaki Technical Training Institute2008Won the Nihon Keizai Newspaper Award at the 2008 Kyoto Crafts Biennale Autumn in the distance (The Tale of Genji)First prize, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Bowl “Snow Quilt2009Honorable Mention, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, bowl “Yukifusuma (snow quilt)”.2010Joined Utatsuyama Craft Workshop.Selected, Exhibition of Traditional Crafts of Ishikawa, “Snow Quilt” (colored porcelain)Selected, Japan Traditional Art and Crafts Exhibition2011Selected, Kanazawa City Craft ExhibitionSelected, Kanazawa City Craft ExhibitionSelected, Exhibition of Traditional Crafts of (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…)

Mizoguchi Yoshihiro 溝上良博

1965-maleBorn as the eldest son of Mizoguchi Mofu　　　　　　1984 Learned pottery techniques under Kawashima Kozo, a member of Sodeisha, Uji Sumiyama.1987 Kyoto Prefectural Vocational Training School for Ceramic Artists, Design Course1991 Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute1991 Returned to his father’s studio and started making ceramics.1997 Honorable Mention, Saga Art Association Exhibition1998 West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Encouragement Prize, Saga Prefectural Governor Prize　　 Saga Art Association Exhibition, Chairperson of Saga Prefectural Assembly Prize, 1998　2000 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2002 Participated in Kyushu Electric Power Company’s domestic and overseas training program in New Mexico, U.S.A., for training of base and glaze.2005 (more…)

Hoshino Tomoyuki 星野友幸

1976-maleBorn in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture1999　Graduated from Yokohama City University, Faculty of Commerce Joined Pasona Inc.2005　Completed Molding Course at Kyoto Prefectural College of Ceramic Technology, studied under Ikai Yuichi2007　Established his own business in Kokubunji City, Tokyo2013　53rd East Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, Isetan Mitsukoshi Prize60th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Japan Kogei Association Encouragement PrizeThe 5th Kikuchi Biennale, Encouragement PrizeThe 22nd Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Special Prize, The Museum of Ceramic Art, Ibaraki Prize1st Ceramic Art Exhibition, Excellent Prize, Sapporo Interior Aqua Prize2009　Jury’s Special Prize, 11th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Japan (Selected by Fujimoto Sousuke) (more…)

 Terao Tosho 寺尾陶象

1955-malekyo potteryBorn in Kyoto1975Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural College of Advanced Technology for Ceramic ArtTrained at Yoshida Zuisen Kiln1979Trained at Ohno Zuisei KilnAwarded the Governor’s Prize at the Japanese Painting Exhibition of the Long-term Technician Course1981Awarded the Excellent Work Prize of the Japan Southern Painting Academy.1983Opened Tosho Kiln in Higashiyama, Kyoto1985Awarded the Japan Southern Painting Academy’s Excellent Work Prize.1990Selected for the “Tea Ceremony for Tomorrow ’90 Public Contest” sponsored by Tankosha(Publisher of books on tea ceremony).Received a letter from Iemoto Urasenke Pengunsai as a congratulatory gift.1992Selected for the ’92 Tea Ceremony for Tomorrow Art Competition sponsored by Tankosha.1994Held a solo exhibition (more…)

Fujinoki Yotaro 藤ノ木陽太郎

1981-malekaratsu potteryBorn in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture2000Graduated from Saga Kita High School, Arts Course2006Graduated from Tama Art University, Oil Painting Course (Contemporary Art)2007Trained at Dohei Kiln2009Began making pottery at Dohei Kiln200413 artists exhibition at Saga Tamaya2005Karatsu Yakimon Festival Four-person ExhibitionExhibition at Ginza Kuroda ToenJune, 1951Karatsu Yakimon Festival Four Artists ExhibitionSaga Tamaya Four Artists Exhibition2007Karatsu Yakimon Festival Four-person ExhibitionGinza Kuroda Toen Solo ExhibitionAomori Nakasan Arts and Crafts Salon Solo ExhibitionOsaka Gallery Thirteen Nights Solo Exhibition2008Karatsu Yakimon Festival Four Artists ExhibitionFukuoka Gallery Kaze Solo ExhibitionSaga Tamaya Four Person Exhibition (more…)

Yoshida Zuisen 2nd 二代 吉田瑞泉

1922-kyo potteryBorn in Ishikawa Prefecture . Studied under Zuisen I, apprentice of Itaya Hazan, studied underglaze blue and carved designs, and produced a wide range of pottery, specializing in exquisite beauty in which classic and modern styles are gorgeously enhanced. In 1980, he was certified as a traditional craftsman for Kyo ware. (more…)

Fukuno Michitaka 福野道隆

1970-maleBorn in Iwatsuki City, Saitama Prefecture1992 Trainee at Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramics Institute1993 Studied under Ito Motohiko1998 First prize, Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Crafts2001 Ibaraki Prefecture Art Festival Art Exhibition, First Prize2002 First prize, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2003 Selected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan2005 Selected, Kikuchi Biennale, Japan　　 Trainee in Kutani by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan　　 Ibaraki Prefecture Art Festival, Art Exhibition, Ibaraki, Japan, Friendship Prize.2006 Newcomer’s Prize, Traditional Kutani Ceramic Craft Exhibition Grand Prize, Nomi Art Exhibition, Japan　　 East Japan Branch Prize, Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Crafts2010 “Traditional Crafts of the 21st Century” at (more…)

Fujii Shoun 藤井勝雲

1938-malearita porcelainBorn in Arita-cho, Saga Prefecture1944Studied under Fujii Kuniyuki, a traditional craftsman and owner of Seiun Kiln, and devoted himself to acquiring techniques1983Opened the Seiun Kiln1986Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition1987Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Saga Art Association ExhibitionSelected, Kyushu New Craft Exhibition1988Selected, Saga Art Association ExhibitionSelected, Kyushu New Craft ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition1989Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Ceramic Art Association Prize1990Selected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition, Japan1991Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition1992Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Saga, Japan1993Selected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition1994Selected, (more…)

Higuchi Kuniharu 樋口邦春

1969-malekyo potteryBorn in Kyoto City1990Became an apprentice of Shigeya Iwabuchi2017Recognized as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association2018Awarded the Superintendent of Education Prize of Nara Prefectural Board of Education at the 47th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition2019Awarded the Japan Kogei Association Prize at the 48th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition Currently, Full Member of the Japan Kogei AssociationMember, Japan Ceramic Art Association (more…)

Hataishi Shuji 畑石修嗣

1985-maleBorn in Imari City, Saga Prefecture2010Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, Department of Sculpture2012Graduated from Saga Prefectural Arita Ceramic CollegeOkinawa Prefecture Governor’s Prize, West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2013Second Prize, Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionIbaraki Traffic Prize, the 1st Ceramic Art ExhibitionKyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition, Saga Prefecture Governor’s PrizeSelected, Western Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, 60th Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, The 31st Choza Prize, Tokoname Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, The 60th Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition, Saga Prefecture Ceramic Art Association Prize2014Nikkan Kogyo Newspaper Award, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics ExhibitionSelected, 2nd Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Western Traditional Craft Exhibition2015Selected, Western Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, JapanSelected, The 3rd Ceramic Art Exhibition2016Selected, Arita (more…)

Nakazato Tsutomu 中里月度務

1967-malemikawachi potteryBorn in Mikawachi-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki1988Graduated from Saga Prefectural Arita Ceramic College1991Studied under Hirado Shozan kiln. Began to hold the brush for producing Hirado Sometsuke ware such as Karakoe and Kusabana patterns.2000Held a solo exhibition at the Nihombashi Takashimaya Department Store.2003Won a prize at the Nagasaki Ceramics Exhibition for a set of goldfish painted underglaze blue and white flat lids.Won first prize at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition for “Nagarezui Naburi Bowl”. (more…)