Japanese potters

Onimaru Hekizan 鬼丸碧山

1947-2006maletakatori potteryThe eldest son of Sekizan. His real name is Katsuhiro. Studied under his father since 1967. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, Seibu Craft Exhibition, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Father and son exhibitions at Nihonbashi, Okayama Takashimaya, Hiroshima Mitsukoshi, Shinsaibashi Daimaru and others. (more…)

Onimaru Setsuzan 鬼丸雪山

1912-1996maletakatori potteryBorn in Koishiwara. Studied under Okiayu Yoichi, Hakata doll maker. Became independent in 1966 and established a pottery studio. Awarded at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Seibu Craft Exhibition, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition, and others. Solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Takashimaya, Osaka Daimaru, Mitsukoshi Hiroshima, Fukuoka Tamaya and others, and father and son exhibitions. (more…)

Onishi Rakusai 5th 五代 尾西楽斉

1910-?maleakahada potteryThe Akahada-yaki Pottery is a pottery studio that carries on the tradition of Okuda Mokuhaku, a master craftsman of the Edo period who was instrumental in the revival of Akahada-yaki. His works are located near Horyu-ji Temple and at the Kaohashi Kiln under the Nara Koriyama Castle. His work was selected for the Nitten and Prefectural Exhibitions. Awarded the Toto Prize of the Toto Society and the Grand Prix of the World Art Exhibition of America. Director of the Art Association of Japan. Served as a director of the Prefectural Craft Association and a judge of the Prefectural Exhibition. (more…)

Oda Seikan 織田静観

1920-?maleechizen potteryHe makes his own tea ceremony pottery based on his Hozuki kiln. He was born in Fukui Prefecture. He is a poet who sings about the four seasons in Echizen Misango (appreciate the beauty of the mountains), and is an avid writer of haiku, calligraphy and koto. (more…)

Odashima Teiichi 小田島定一

1909-?maleArtist name is Sekisen. He has been awarded many prizes, including the Iwate Art Exhibition Craft Division Award and the Honorable Mention. He has had solo exhibitions in Greece, Canada, Mexico, Paris, and other countries. He is a member of the Japan Ceramic Society. His main areas of expertise are ceramic carving, embroidery, Jomon inlay, hand molding and etc. (more…)

Oda kizan 小田帰山

1918-?maleMade lava ware using lava sand from Mt. Fuji. Selected for the Nitten, the Jikken Kogyo Commemorative Award, and the Shizuoka Prefectural Art Festival Award. Currently a member of the Corrugate Society. Currently a member of the Koshin-zei-kai. Director of the Prefectural Industrial Arts Council. (more…)

Oda Ichinen 尾田一念

1923-2007femalekaratsu potteryBorn in Fukuoka Prefecture. Switched from Western-style painting in 1963. Established her own style and became a popular female painter. Her works are mainly in the style of Karatsu, Old Imari and Joseon Dynasty style. Her eldest daughter, Hoen, won the Nishinippon Newspaper Award at the Kyushu Modern Craft Exhibition and others, and both mother and son did well. (more…)

Oshimi Osamu 押味修

1956-maleBorn in Niitsu, Niigata Prefecture. At first he studied under Homma Isao on Sado Island, and later under Matsuyama Norinao in Kasama. Established Oshimi Kiln in Niitsu in 1984. His work was selected for the Traditional Craft New Work Exhibition. Solo exhibitions at Tenjinya Gallery in Niitsu and elsewhere. (more…)

Oshikawa Kiyoshi 押川清

1934-maleBorn in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. Studied lava rock glaze. Has worked in Anchorage, Honolulu, Los Angeles, and Greece. Has held solo exhibitions at the Sapporo Tokyu, Kichijoji Tokyu and others. Awarded the Geijutsu Koron Prize, among others. (more…)

Osada Hodo 長田豊土

1933-maleHis real name is Toyoshichi. Born in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture. Studied under Inoue Ryosai. Became independent in 1971. Awarded the Asahi Prize at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Matsuzakaya Prize, and others. Awarded at the Nitten and other exhibitions. Mainly concerned with kiln changes. (more…)

Notomi Kaijiro 納富介次郎

1844-1918maleBorn as the second son of Shintoist Shibata Hanamori (1809-1890), a samurai of the Saga clan, he learned painting from his father at an early age and was adopted by Confucian scholar Notomi Rokurozaemon when he was 16 years old.He also traveled to Shanghai with Nakamuta Kuranosuke, another Saga clan member, and Takasugi Shinsaku of the Choshu clan to work on trade research.At the beginning of the Meiji era (1868-1912), he moved to Yokohama in 1871 to study trade, and studied Western-style painting on the side.In 1977, he established Edogawa Pottery and devoted himself to experimental projects such as the (more…)

Oguri Masao 小栗正男

1945-maleshino potteryAfter graduating from the Toki Vocational Training Institute, he worked as a draftsman for Shibata Setsuro, a pottery manufacturer, and studied ceramic carving on the side. Awarded at the Gifu Prefecture Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan Pottery Design Competition, Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan Modern Industrial Exhibition, and Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition. 1962 Completed Gifu Prefectural Ceramic Training School1974 Selected, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Selected, Japan Contemporary Craft Exhibition, Selected, China-Japan International Ceramic Art Exhibition1986 Selected, The First International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Japan2009 Encouragement Prize, Mino Ceramics Exhibition, Japan2010 Kikyo Prize, Mino Ceramics Exhibition, Japan2016 Toki City Traditional Craftsman (more…)

Oguri Hiroyuki 小栗広行

1949-malemino potteryHe made his kiln named Hirogama after leaving Masao’s pottery house of his brother. He was awarded prizes at the Toki Art Exhibition and Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition. Shino, mainly in ash glaze. (more…)

Ogura Kiyoshi 小椋清至

1933-malehiruzen potteryBorn in Maniwa district, Okayama. Apprenticed at Kurashiki Minato-gama. Built a kiln in his hometown in 1974 and named it Hiruzen Pottery. (more…)

Ogura Hitosi 小倉倫

1947-maleHe was born in Shiogama and trained in Hasami, Nagasaki, and Kyoto in 1966. His work has been selected for the Traditional Craft New Work Exhibition and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, among others. Awarded the Miyagi Prefecture Art Festival Award and the Art Honorable Mention. His works are mainly white porcelain, celadon, colored porcelain and iron glaze. Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department Store in Sendai. (more…)

Ogura Enpei 小倉円平

1913-2001maleBorn in Kyoto. Studied under Kiyomizu Rokubey. Trained at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Pottery Experiment Station and studied at the Enping Pottery Garden in Fengtian City, Manchuria. Awarded a prize at the Kyoto Industrial and Commercial Exhibition. Published “All About Pottery”. Member of the Japan Kogei Association. Mainly working with gray glaze. (more…)

Okumoto Kenichi 奥本健一

1934-?malebizen potteryWhile working for a local brick company, he built a kiln in Bizen in 1972 and retired in 1975. Awarded at the East China Branch of the Japan Artisans Society, Okayama Prefecture Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition. Ginza Mitsukoshi Exhibition. (more…)

Okuda Yoshinori 奥田喜則

1958-maleshigaraki potteryBorn in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. Graduated from Shigaraki Technical School, Aichi Vocational Training School and Tajimi Technical High School. Studied at Kanzaki Shiho and Dachi Fudogama. Awarded at the Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition and the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition. Mainly specializes in firing, Kohiki, inlay and celadon. (more…)

Okuda Yasuhiro 奥田康博

1920-1999maleStudied under Hamada Shoji and Kawai Kanjiro. After training in Tamba, he built a kiln in Yakutanezan, Ise City, and moved to the foot of Asama Mountain in 1971. Solo exhibitions at the Ise Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Hankyu Department Store. Mainly works with zaffer glaze. Judged at the Mie Prefectural Exhibition and the Ise City Exhibition. (more…)

Okuda Monzaemon 奥田紋左ヱ門

1935-maleshigaraki potteryHe spent his youth excavating old kiln sites and researching old pottery, and established the first cellar kiln in Shigaraki in 1968. Unaffiliated. Solo exhibition only. Held solo exhibitions at Tokyo Daimaru, Kintetsu Abeno, Hanshin, Gifu Kintetsu, Shinjuku Keio, West Germany, etc. (more…)