Japanese potters

Hayashi Ryoji 林亮次

1940-maleshino potteryTogether with his younger brother, Ryuichiro, he created pottery in the Shozan kiln. Made mainly Shino ceramics of the Mino tradition. Awarded the Honorable Mention at the Gifu Prefectural Exhibition and the Governor’s Prize. Awarded at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, New Craft Exhibition, and Japan Fine Arts Exhibition. Awarded at the Gifu Marumono Exhibition and the Brothers Exhibition. New Six Emerging Artists Exhibition at Ikebukuro Seibu and others. Variety of works such as Nezumi-shino and Oni-shino. (more…)

Hayashi Ryugaku 林隆岳

1947-Born in Kyoto. Studied under Hayashi Mokuu, Hayashi Yasuo, and Isezaki Jun of Bizen, and won the Hyogo Prefectural Exhibition and the Yagi Kazuo Prize. Awarded a prize at the Hyogo Prefectural Exhibition and the Yagi Kazuo Prize Exhibition. Has had solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Nihonbashi Nippon Gallery, Machida Naruse Murata Gallery, Osaka Genbi Center, and others in Kyoto and Kobe. Mainly works with objects and hand-dyed ceramics. (more…)

Hayashi Ryuichiro 林隆一郎

1942-malemino potteryHe started out Oribe ware and shifted to Chinese Celadon Jiao-tan-yao style. Awarded the Chunichi Prize at the Mino Ceramic Art Exhibition. Awarded a prize at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition. He is a member of the Tokai Branch of the Japan Artisans Society. (more…)

Hayashi Yasuo 林康夫

1928 –maleBorn in Kyoto, he participated in the formation of the Shikou-kai in 1947. Studied under Uno Sango. From 1962 to 1977, he was a coterie member of Sodeisha. Received the gold medal at the Faenza International Exhibition and the Grand Prize at the Calgary International Exhibition. Grand Prize at the Calgary International Exhibition. Active in overseas exhibitions such as the Association for Arts and Culture Prize at the Barolis International Exhibition. Professor at Osaka University of Arts. Objects. (more…)

Hayashi Heihachiro 林平八郎

1924-1980malekyo potteryGraduated from the Kyoto Art School. Studied under Kusube Yaichi. Awarded prizes at Nitten, Modern Craft Exhibition, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, and others. Jury member of Kyoten. Member of Kofu. Ash glaze, glaze painting. (more…)

Hayashi Hideyuki 林秀行

1937 –maleBorn in Kyoto. Graduated from the sculpture department of Kyoto Art University. Studied under Tsuji Shindo, Horiuchi Masakazu and Yagi Kazuo. Since becoming a member of Sodeisha in 1964 (and remaining a member until its dissolution in 1998), he has been one of the leading figures in contemporary ceramic art. Awarded the Mayor’s Prize at the Kyoten Exhibition and the Minister of Education’s Prize at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. The Minister of Education’s Prize at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, etc. Exhibition at Akiyama Gallery in Tokyo, Isetan in Shinjuku, and Yodo Gallery in Osaka, France. Assistant professor (more…)

Hayashi Nobuyoshi 林延由

1946 –malemino potteryGraduated from Tajimi High School. Won prizes at the Japan Modern Ceramic Art Exhibition, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, and others. Exhibited at the Overseas Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition. A unique school using Bizen techniques in Mino. (more…)

Hayashi Torao 林虎男

1926 – 1999malemino potteryHe is the second generation to succeed Hayashi Kagemasa, who is recognized as an intangible cultural asset by Gifu Prefecture in Kizeto. Began working at a glass factory in Kasugai City, and later studied under his father. Member of the Japan Art Exhibition and Mino Ceramic Society. Focused on Kizeto. (more…)

Hayashi Shotaro 林正太郎

1947 –maleshino potteryBorn in Shimoishi-cho, Gifu Prefecture. Studied under his brother Kotaro in 1967 and became independent in 1974. Winner of the highest award at the Gifu Prefectural Exhibition. Awarded the Governor’s Prize at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, the 73’ Award for Excellence, the Honorable Mention, and others. Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor’s Prize at the Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition. Newcomer’s Prize of the Chunichi Newspaper. Honorable Mention at the Mino Ceramic Art Exhibition, etc. Awarded at the Japan Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibition, the Chunichi International Exhibition, and others. Solo exhibition every other year at Mitsukoshi Department Store (more…)

Hayashi shigematsu 2nd 二代 林茂松

1943-maleWorked at the Noketsu kiln in Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Studied under his father, Shigematsu and Yasuhara Kimei (1906－1980). He is the president of Japan Creative Tableware Association. Member of Yamanashi Zokei Bijiki-kai, Hakushu-kai and Gendai Koubei Kyokai. Selected for the Nitten and other exhibitions. Held the annual exhibition of creative tableware at Matsuzakaya, Ginza. His works are mainly ceramic carvings, objects and tableware. (more…)

Hayashi Shiko 林紫光

1913 – 1993malebanko potteryHe was working with his son, Katsuji, in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. He has been awarded many prizes at the Nitten. Mainly carves ceramics. (more…)

Hayashi Koroku (Keiroku) 林小六 (慶六)

1943 –maleHe was born in Kyoto. His real name is Tatsuo. Completed the Kyoto Institute of Arts and Crafts with honors. Studied under Kusube Yaichi. Awarded many prizes at the Nitten and is a member of the association. A member of Japan New Craft. Awarded the Yomiuri Newspaper Award at the Japan Contemporary Art and Design Exhibition, and later withdrew from the exhibition. Awarded the Kyoto Newspaper Prize at the Kofu-kai Exhibition, Mr. C Prize. Honorable Mention and others at the Kyoto Industrial Arts Exhibition. Kyoten Sankei Newspaper Award, Kiniku Broadcast Award, Akane Award, Mayor’s Award, and others. Awarded prizes (more…)

Hayashi Satoe 林聰江

1955-Born in Okayama Prefecture. Graduated from Kyoto University of Arts. Worked at the Kurakazu Ivy Square Pottery School. Mainly focuses on firing. (more…)

Hayashi Katsuji 林克次

1943-malebanko potteryBorn in Yokkaichi. His father is Shiko. Studied under Tsuji Mitsunori, a lacquer artist. After serving as a councilor and a member of the Society for Contemporary Art and Design, he is now independent. Awarded the Craftwork Prize at the Kofu-kai Exhibition, and the Mr. H Prize. Awarded the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition’s First Special Prize. Mie Prefecture Governor’s Award. Awarded the Commissioner of the Patent Office Prize at the Wade Ceramics Design Exhibition. Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition and others. Mie Prefecture Cultural Honorable Mention. Group Exhibition, Nitten Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo; Master and Student Exhibition with Tsuji Mitsunori at (more…)

Hayashi Kaku 林香君

1953-femaleBuilt the kiln at the Kyubu area. Graduated from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, and the Department of Crafts, Tokyo University of the Arts. Joined Hani-Toen and worked with her husband, Saeki Moriyoshi. Awarded prizes at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, Chunichi International Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Craft Exhibition, and others. Focused on glaze painting and iron painting. (more…)

Hayakawa Yoshinori 早川嘉則

1946-malemashiko potteryStudied under Yasuda Takeshi in Mashiko in 1972, and in 1974 built a kiln and established Hayakawa Pottery in Mashiko. Awarded at the Shinshoukai Exhibition, the Kita-Kanto Art Exhibition, and the New Traditional Craft Exhibition, among others. Solo exhibitions at Matsuzakaya, Nagoya and Toetsu, Ginza. Group exhibition at Seibu Ikebukuro and Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Gave overglaze colors to salt glaze, akae, dyed and carbonized firing in ascending kiln. (more…)

Hayakawa Yoshiko 早川佳子

1946 –femaleInspired by the work of Kitaoji Rosanjin, she aspired to become a potter. Trained at Miyashita Zenji Pottery studio in Kyoto. First prize at the All Kansai Exhibition. Awarded NHK Prize at the Kyo-Ten Exhibition and other awards. Awarded many prizes at the Japan New Crafts Exhibition and Nitten. Member of the Japan Industrial Federation (Nihon Shinko Renmei). (more…)

Hayakawa Sadayuki 早川貞之

1931 – ?maletsugaru potteryBorn in Tokyo, Japan. In 1955, he moved to Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, to promote Tsugaru ware. His work was selected for the Nitten and other exhibitions. Exhibited at the Toho-kai Exhibition. His works are mainly Kesho-gake (cover the pottery with white clay to show better coloring of glaze) with hand Scraped flower Pattern. (more…)

Hamamoto Hiroyoshi 浜本洋好

1938 –malekaratsu potteryTrained at Keirigama and Osugisaraya-gama Kiln since 1969. Mainly produces tea ceremony ceramics such as Chosen-karatsu and Madara-karatsu ware, and tableware in E Karatsu and Mishima. (more…)

Hamamoto Keizo 浜本桂三

1941 –maleGraduated from Tokyo University of Arts. Later, he built up his own kiln in Asa town, Hiroshima city. He also has a strong relationship with foreign artist. Demonstrates a variety of skills. (more…)