Japanese potters

Tsubouchi Mayumi 坪内真弓

?-female 1999 Built Aoi Kiln in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture2008 Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition Nagano Prefecture Art Exhibition, Governor’s Prize2009 Nitten2010 Tableware Festival, Original Design Category2011 Chozo Prize Tokoname Ceramic Art Exhibition Ceramic exhibition “Soil: Where Voices Live” (Shiga Kogen Roman Museum/Nagano) SICF12 (Spiral/Tokyo)2012 Matsudai Contemporary Art Festival (Ikeda Masuo Museum of Art/Nagano)2014 Dome Yakimono World, New Artist Exhibition2015 Kobe Biennale Contemporary Ceramics Competition Tokai-Koshinetsu Utsuwa Exhibition (Itami Municipal Craft Center/ Hyogo)2016 Women Craft Artists of Higashi-Shinano (Umeno Memorial Picture Gallery/Nagano) Botanical Garden (Kokoro no Hana Museum/Nagano)2017 Closing Neovision: New Expansion (Shinano Museum of Art/Nagano)2018 Door to Paradise (Motoazabu Gallery (more…)

Koike Tomohisa 小池智久

1978-maleBorn in Nagano CityNagano Prefectural Nagano High SchoolGraduated from Kinki University, Faculty of Literature and Arts, Department of Fine Arts Member of Shinshu Art Association, Hoku-shin Art Association, Nagano Craft Association 2005 Studied under Tsuneo Ogihara 2006 Founded Ohai Kiln 2007 Oribe Utsuwa Residence, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, two-person exhibition 2008 Participated in Tokyo Dome Tableware Festival 2008　　　　　　 Akaawa Kiln, Takayama Village, Nagano, Japan Three-person exhibition (and annually thereafter) 2009 Participated in Tokyo Dome Tableware Festival 2009　　　　　　　 Echizen Gallery, Nagano, Japan, solo exhibition 2010 Marukosho Shoji, Nagano-city, Nagano, Japan　　　　　　 Exhibition at Shinshu Matsudai Royal Hotel, Nagano, Japan　　　　　　 Gallery Sukiyoshi, Konan, (more…)

Ito Shin’ichi 伊藤真一

1974-maleBorn in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture1995 Completed the course at the Ceramic Design Institute, Tajimi, Gifu1998 Built a kiln in Ina City　　　　　　 Held many solo exhibitions in and out of the prefecture2009 Built anagama kiln in Ina City Awards1999 Selected for the Ceramic Biennale　　 Selected, Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition2000 Selected, Japan Crafts Exhibition　　 Selected, Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition　　 Selected, Exhibition of Sake Vessels2002 Selected, Tableware Festival　　 Selected, Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition2005 Selected, Korean Ceramics Biennale (more…)

Nakashizu Gyokuzan 3rd 三代 中静玉山

1944-malemumyoi potteryReal name is Nakashizu Katsuaki. Born in Sado-gun, Niigata Prefecture (now Sado City)Under the advice of the then county mayor of Fukai, Nakashizu Gyokuzan the first made a tour of the island and its environs in 1905 and founded the company at his current location.He produces elegant and lustrous ceramics made of Mumyoi clay, which is produced near the gold and silver veins of the Sado Gold and Silver Mine, and varies from vermilion mud, purple mud, vermilion and purple mud, and iron mud according to the degree of heat.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (more…)

Kimura Yosuke 木村庸祐

1969-malebizen potteryHe spent his youth in California and studied architecture in Los Angeles. He then worked as a structural designer in New York City for 20 years. After marrying Mizuho, the eldest daughter of Bizen Pottery artist Kimura Bifu, he began making pottery in Ibe, Bizen City. He is constantly seeking to incorporate unique designs that make use of his architectural background into traditional Bizen ware. (more…)

Kimura Mizuho 木村瑞穂

1976-femalebizen potteryAfter graduating from high school, she studied under her father, Kimura Bifu, a ceramic artist. In 2003, she moved to the U.S. to broaden her experience as an artist, majoring in art at a community college, and returned to Japan in 2011 to pursue Bizen Pottery again. She is always striving to fuse traditional ceramics with modern design concepts. (more…)

Nakamura Shinichiro 中村真一郎

1952-malebizen potteryBorn in Bizen City. Second son of Bizen Pottery artist Nakamura Kanzan. Studied under Fujiwara Ken, an intangible cultural asset of Okayama Prefecture, and then under his uncle Nakamura Rokuro. Built his own kiln in 1976 and became independent. He has won many prizes at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and other exhibitions. (more…)

Watanabe Aiko 渡辺愛子

1971-femaleshigaraki potteryBorn in Sakai City, Osaka1992 Graduated from Saga Art Junior College, Department of Fine Arts, Painting III1994 Began studying firing techniques in anagama kilns in Shigaraki2001 Built her own anagama kiln in Iga, Mie Prefecture, Japan　　 First kiln exhibition at “Anagama Ceramic Gallery, Flame Color Field2003 Moved to a new base in Iga City2009 Moved kiln and built third anagama kiln (more…)

Wada Akira 和田的

1978-maleBorn in Chiba, Japan.  2001  BA in Ceramics, Arts Department, Bunka Gakuin, Tokyo            Studied under Ceramist, Katsuji Uwataki  2005  Set up his own ceramic studio          Recognized as full member of Japan KOGEI Association  2007  Granted a Fellowship of Japanese Government Overseas Study Program for            Artist by the Agency of Cultural Affairs, Paris, France  Awards – Ceramic art2020  Japan Ceramic Society Prize  2017  Newcomer Award – The 15th Chiba City Arts and Culture Freshmen Award          The Encouragement Award – The 37th Traditional Japanese Culture POLA      (more…)

Wakasugi Seiko 若杉聖子

1977-femaleBorn in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture,japan.2000 Graduated from Kinki University,Faculty of Literature,Arts and Cultural Studies.2003 Graduated from the Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center.Became independent after working briefly as a designer at a Mino pottery.2005 Receives The Special Judges Award Shigeru Uchida,at International Ceramics Festival ’05 MIno,Japan.2007 Accepted for The 4th World Ceramic Biennale 2007 Korea.2007 Receives The Encouragement Prize,at Craft Competition in Takaoka,japan.2010 Moves to Sanda City,Hyogo Prefecture. (more…)

Yoshimura Mariya 吉村茉莉

1988-femalekutani porcelainBorn in Japan, Ishikawa 2012 Graduate from Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware TechnicalTraining Center 2012 Enroll Kanazawa Utatsuyama Kogei Kobo, Ishikawa 〜2015 Award2011  IKEYAN☆Audition2011 Grand Prix 2013　36th Traditional Kutani Craft Exhibition Technical Excellence  Award 2013　54th Ishikawa Traditional Craft ExhibitionJapan Prize of Encouragement 2013　7th Snow Design Competition Honourable Mention 2014　28th 2014 Japan Jewellery Art Competition Prize of Encouragement teabowl 124,000 JPY mariyoshimura赤絵 | 吉村茉莉 | MARI Yoshimura (more…)

Yamada Akira 山田晶

1959-maleBorn in Kyoto1983Completed Kyoto Prefectural Vocational Training School for Potters1984Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute1986Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition (1987)86 Japan Craft Exhibition (1988)Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition1989Ceramics Annex Shigaraki ’89, The Museum of Modern Art, Shiga, Shiga, Japan1991Tin, Leather, and Ceramic” Three-person Exhibition, Itami Municipal Craft Center, Itami, Japan1992The Wall” at Mitsukoshi Kyoto Gion Gallery, Awajicho Gallery, Mashiko Ceramic Village (Kyoto, Tokyo, Mashiko)1993Solo Exhibition at Gallery Marronnier, Kyoto, JapanSolo exhibitions at Gallery Genkai (Tokyo) in 1995 and 19961994Beyond Bethel: Beyond the Concept of Vessels, McDougall Museum, New ZealandLa Parfum” Gallery KUKI, Paris, FranceAround the Clay” exhibition at St. Jacques Church, (more…)

Yamaguchi Makoto 山口真人

1978-malemino potteryBorn in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture2000 Apprenticeship at a pottery2004 Became independent in Seto, Aichi, JapanTraveled around East Asia and Europe2007 Selected, Tokai Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Aichi Bunren Art ExhibitionSelected, Seto City Art Exhibition2008 Selected, Asahi Ceramic Art ExhibitionMayor Prize, Seto City Art Exhibition2009 Selected, Tokai Traditional Crafts ExhibitionFirst solo exhibition at DO LIVIG ISSEIDO2011 Group Exhibition at Maruzen Nagoya Sakae StoreSolo exhibition at Sun Gallery Sumie2012 Solo exhibition at Daimaru Shinsaibashi (’13,’14,’15,’16,’17)Solo exhibition at Yamaso Art, KyotoSolo exhibition at Mitsukoshi, Nagoya (’14,’16,’18,’20)Solo exhibition at Takamakura Toushin, Kamakura, JapanGroup exhibition at Mitsukoshi, Fukuoka (’14,’17,’21)2013 Solo (more…)

Yano Naoto 矢野直人

1976-malekaratsu potteryBorn in Karatsu1994 Studied in the U.S. for 5 years2002 Graduated from Arita Ceramic College, Saga2003 Contract instructor, Arita Ceramic College, Saga, Japan2004 Made ceramics at his home, Tonoyama Kiln2008 Six months of pottery making in Korea (more…)

Moriyama Motomi 森山元實

1948-malekoishiwara potteryBorn in Koishiwara Village, Asakura County, Fukuoka Prefecture (present-day Higashimine Village)1974Returned to Koishiwara and began to work as a potter, studying under his older brother Kikuo.1977Worked as a craftsman at the Honke Moriyama Pottery1984Built Moriyama Kanzan Kiln1996PAK’96 Kyushu Bureau of International Trade and Industry Director-General’s Award2003Certified as a traditional craftsman (more…)

Moriyama Kanjiro 森山寛二郎

1984-maleBorn as the eldest son of Moriyama Motozane2007Graduated from Saga University, Faculty of Culture and Education, Arts and Crafts Course2008Returned to his parents’ home to study under Motomi2002Saga Art Association Exhibition, Saga Prefecture Governor’s Prize2003Special Jury Prize, Nagasaki Ceramics Exhibition2004Chikugo City Art Exhibition, Chikugo Mayor Prize2007Saga Prefecture Exhibition, Saga Prefecture Governor’s PrizeGrand Prize, 45th Anniversary Asahi Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Choza Prize Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition2008Selected, Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition2010Selected for Biennale KUMAMOTO FINALSelected, Present Form of Ceramic Art Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition 20102011Selected, International Ceramics Exhibition Mino2012Fukuoka Prefecture Exhibition, Fukuoka Prefecture Art Association PrizeYear 2005Nominated for the 2nd Section Prize (more…)

Muta Yoca 牟田陽日

1981-femalekutani porcelainShe was born in Tokyo. She produces a wide range of works from arts and crafts such as everyday tableware and tea utensils to artwork, mainly using the technique of color painting, in which colors are applied to ceramics. 2008 BFA Fine Art, Goldsmiths College, University of London 2008 Solo exhibition “A Tale of Two Suns” Iniva, London 2008 “newcontemporaries 2008” A Foundation, London 2009 Solo exhibition “Mt. Boo” the SASSOONGALLERY, London 2011 “We who saw signs” ICA gallery, Singapore 2012 Graduated from Ishikawa Kutaniyaki Technical Training Institute 2012 Itami International Craft Exhibition “Sake Vessels and Sake Cup Holders”, (more…)

Mihara Ken 三原研

1958-maleBorn in Shimane, Japan1981 Studied under Funaki Kenji1985 Shimane Prefecture Store Crafts Federation Award　　　Selected for the Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition (consecutive years)1986 Sanin Craft Exhibition Encouragement Prize (’87, ’88)1988 Governor’s Prize, Chugoku Branch Exhibition of Japan Traditional Crafts (’93)　　　Selected, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition (’90, ’91, ’94)1989 Selected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (’91, ’95)1991 Selected for the Chozo Prize Ceramic Art Exhibition　　　Selected for the Yakishime Pottery Competition (’97)1992 Encouragement Prize, Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition (’94)　　　Selected, International Ceramics Festival Mino1993 Selected for the Ceramic Biennale1994 Awarded a prize at the Yakishime Ceramic Competition1995 Encouragement Prize, BONSAI Vessel Exhibition　　　Award of Excellence, Chanoyu no (more…)

Mizumoto Kayoko 水元かよこ

1971-femalekutani pocelainBorn in Ishikawa Prefecture1989 Colored for 7 years at Kaga Yuzen Studio2001 Learned painting at a Kutaniyaki pottery2010 Built a kiln in Tsubata-cho, Ishikawa Prefecture Solo Exhibitions2013 “Wonderland of Color and Sky,” Gallery Rempah-Rempah, Ishikawa, Japan2015 “Candy and Whip,” Gallery Rempah-Rempah, Ishikawa, Japan2016 “Kayoko Mizumoto” exhibition, Carrally Sukiyori, Aichi, Japan 2017 “The Soul of ARAMI”, Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi, Tokyo2019 “-JAM-” Mitsukoshi, Nihonbashi (more…)

Mikami Ryo 三上亮

1959-maleBorn in Sapporo, Hokkaido 1980 Entered Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Crafts 1986 M.F.A. in Ceramics, Tokyo University of the Arts 　　 Part-time assistant at Tokyo University of the Arts/studied under ceramic artist Asano Yo 1996 Exhibited at the Contemporary Japanese Crafts Exhibition, Japan Foundation 1998 Built a home, studio and anagama in Minami Ashigara, Kanagawa Prefecture 2002 Solo exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza, Tokyo 2004 Solo exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza, Tokyo 2006 Expansion of anagama kiln 2008 Solo exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza 2014 4th solo exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza (more…)