Japanese potters

Kawazoe Kiyoko 河添清子

1935-femaleStudied the basis of ceramics at the Tekisui Museum Ceramic Research Institute. Later became independent and started the Unohana kiln. Held private exhibitions every year in Tokyo and Osaka since 1976. Sought new metallic colors, and works focus on overlapping and mixed black and red glazes and Gosu glaze. (more…)

Kawase Mitsuyuki 川瀬満之

1933-maleStudied under his father, the 1st generation Chikushun. Became independent in Gojo-zaka in 1961. First selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition in 1965. Formed a clay association. Held private exhibitions at Kochukyo Gallery and other venues. Official member of the Japan Craft Art Association. (more…)

Kawase Shinobu 川瀬忍

1950-maleFrom Kanagawa Prefecture. Grandfather was Chikuo, father was Chikushun, and uncle was Mitsuyuki from Kyoto. Works focus on celadon. Won the Japan Ceramic Society Award and other awards. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition and other exhibitions. Held private exhibitions at Kandori in Kioicho and other venues. Official member of the Japan Craft Art Association. (more…)

Kawajiri Hiroshi 川尻浩史

1946-malemashiko potteryFrom Hokkaido. Was attracted by the works of Hamada Shoji and went to Mashiko. Became independent in 1971. Won the Asian Modern Exhibition Honorable Mention Award. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Faenza International Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Held private exhibitions in New York, the Odakyu in Shinjuku, and other venues. (more…)

Kawashima Mari 河島万璃

1953-femalekutani porcelainFrom Toyama Prefecture. Graduated from Osaka University of Arts. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition, Ishikawa Branch Exhibition, Traditional Kutani Exhibition, Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Arts, and other exhibitions and won awards. Held private exhibitions at the Daiwa in Kanazawa, Towa in Aoyama, and Tachikichi in Kyoto. Works focus on overglaze. Official member of the Japan Craft Art Association. Member of the Sozo Bijutsu (Creative Arts) Artist Association. (more…)

Kawashima Hiroshi 河島洋

1951-malekutani porcelainFrom Kamikawasaki, Ishikawa. Studied under Hazama Inosuke and Nakajima Jyuko. Selected for the Traditional Kutani Exhibition, Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition, and other exhibitions and won awards. Certified first class ceramic technician. Held private exhibitions at the Seibu in Ikebukuro, Tomoedo Gallery in Shinjuku, and other venues. Member of the Ishikawa Prefectural Ceramic Society and Kaga Fine Art Society. Works focus on porcelain with overglaze. (more…)

Kawashima Hakugai 川島博外

1911-?Studied under Kitaoji Rosanjin since 1933 through involvement as an editor for “Hoshigaoka,” the monthly fine art magazine. Studied under Ina Hisashi in 1971. Mainly involved in private exhibitions. Created tea bowls using yakishime and Oribe ware, and also has many painted porcelain works. (more…)

Kawasaki Tadao 川崎忠夫

1938-maleFrom Miyazaki Prefecture. Graduated from Musashino Art University. Studied under Kato Tatsumi. Moved on to craft design. Later gave ceramic instruction in India and became independent in 1971. Selected for the Japan New Craft Exhibition, Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Works focus on porcelain, blue and white pottery, and overglaze. Official member of the Japan Craft Art Association. (more…)

Kawaguchi Takeaki 川口武昭

1945-maleGrowing up in a family involved in sales of ceramics, made ceramics through self-education. Started a kiln in 1975. Works focus on Tenmoku, celadon, blue and white pottery, and Somenishiki. Won the Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Arts Semi-grand Prize and Special Award. Won the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition Minister of Education’s Award and other awards. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition and other exhibitions. (more…)

Kawaguchi Soichi 川口聡一

1956-malekasama potteryFrom Tokyo. Trained at Echizen Pottery Village in Fukui. Graduated from the Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramic Training Institute in 1980 and started a kiln in Kasama. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition, Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Craft Art, Musashino Exhibition, and Craft Exhibition. Won the Kasama Ceramic Exhibition Honorable Mention Award and other awards. Held private exhibitions at Binro Gallery in Mashiko and Ohashi Hall in Yurakucho. Works focus on nerikomi, yakishime, and Hai-yu ash glaze. (more…)

Kawakami Rikizo 川上力三

1935-maleGraduated from Fushimi High School. Studied under Kawai Zuiho in 1954. Thrived internationally with objects and solid works. Invited to the MAGMA Exhibition, Sodeisha Overseas Exhibition, Japan Crafts Exhibition, Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Arts, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Asahi Craft Exhibition, Yagi Awards Modern Ceramic Exhibition, International Small Ceramic Exhibition, and various other exhibitions. (more…)

Kawakami Toru 川上徹

1933-malekyo potteryStudied under Kusube Yaichi. Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts. Judge of the Kyoten Exhibition. Fellow Member of the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition. (more…)

Kawakami Shozaburo 川上祥三郎

1914-1991maleStudied under Miyanohara Ken. Works focus on Hai-yu ash glaze, celadon, and matte Hakudaku-yu glaze. Selected for the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition and Modern Ceramic Exhibition. (more…)

Kawai Masaki 川合正樹

1949-malemino potteryGraduated from Gifu Prefectural Ceramic Institution in 1974. Later started the Tatsuki kiln. Won the Japan Ceramic Design Competition Bronze Award. Won the Prefectural Ceramic Design Exhibition Highest Grand Prize. Won the Mino Ceramic Exhibition Chunichi Honorable Mention Award and other awards. Selected for the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition, Asahi Ceramic Exhibition, and other awards. Member of the Mino Ceramic Society. (more…)

Kawai Tadashi 河合紀

1926-2002maleGraduated from Kyoto Institute of Technology. Studied under his father Unosuke. Selected for the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition and other exhibitions. Thrived in overseas exhibitions. Produced architectural tile walls starting in 1955. Started a special studio in Kiyomizu-yaki Danchi. Created tile walls in Tokyo International Airport Hotel Plaza and many other locations. Served as Director of the Kyoto Ceramic Society. (more…)

Kawai Seitoku 河合誓徳

1927-2010maleFrom Oita Prefecture. Succeeded Kawai Einosuke in 1953. Won the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition Special Selection Hokuto Award, Member Award, and exemption from appraisal and a judge and Council Member of the exhibition. Member and judge of the Modern Craft Art Society. Won the Japan New Craft Art Exhibition Prime Minister’s Award and a judge and Director of the exhibition. Held annual private exhibitions at the Wako in Ginza. Works focus on white porcelain, Yuriko red copper glaze, and blue and white pottery. (more…)

Kawai Keiji 河合慶治

1941-maleshigaraki potteryFrom Okayama. Graduated from the Kyoto Ceramic Training Institute and later studied under Kawai Zuiho. Moved to Shigaraki in 1973 and started a cellar kiln. Selected for the Kyoto Craft Art Exhibition, Kyoten Exhibition, Japan Modern Craft Exhibition, and Japan Fine Arts Exhibition. Won the Shigaraki Ceramic Exhibition Award of Excellence. Won the Shiga Prefectural Craft Art Festival Award. Won the Prefectural Fine Art Society Award. Works focus on Gohon teacups, Mishima ware, and natural Shizen-yu glaze. (more…)

Kawai Takehiko 河合竹彦

1942-malemino potterySon of Kiyoshi. Studied under his father and made ceramics in the Seizan kiln. His objects were selected for the Modern Ceramic Exhibition and Japan Fine Arts Exhibition. Later pursued traditional techniques. Member of the Mino Ceramic Association. (more…)

Kawai Kiyoshi 河合清

1915-2000malemino potteryWorked for the technical department of a ceramic manufacturing company for over 10 years and became independent in 1947. Consistently engaged in avant garde works after the war. Selected for the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition. Member of the Mino Ceramic Society. (more…)