Japanese potters

Tsumori Hidenori 津守秀憲

1986-maleBorn in Tokyo2011 Glass Work Shop, Iwata City New Form Creation Center2012 Graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Crafts, Glass Program2012 Pilchuck Glass School Summer Program/Instructor De La Torre Brothers2014 Graduated from Toyama City Institute of Glass Art, Department of Plastic Arts 2017 Completed Utatsuyama Craft Workshop, Kanazawa2017 Assistant Professor, Toyama City Institute of Glass Art He uses a unique technique of mixed firing of glass and ceramic clay to pursue expression and form created through heat. (more…)

Tsumori Aiko 津守愛香

1979-femaleBorn in Shiga Prefecture2002 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts Selected solo and group exhibitions2018 Kanzan Kikuchi Memorial Chichi Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan2019 Contemporary Art Souai, Kyoto, Japan2020 Gallery Kikikan, KyotoAwards and Collections2002 Selected, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition2003 Newcomer’s Prize, Women’s Ceramic Art Exhibition2007 Choza Prize, Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramic Art, Encouragement Prize2009 Selected, Kobe Biennial Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition2017 The 7th Kikuchi Biennial Exhibition, Excellent Prize (more…)

Tsugane Hitomu 津金日人夢

1973-male 1993Completed the course of Arita Pottery CollegeStudied under his father, Tsugane Sadaki, at Mifune Pottery2002Awarded the Association Prize at the Prefectural Art ExhibitionSelected for the first time at the Western Arts and Crafts Exhibition (Selected every year since then)2003Toured Song Dynasty kilns in China, including the National Palace Museum and Shanghai MuseumSelected for the first time at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (and every time since then)2004Kyusyu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition, First time to exhibit, Awarded Kumamoto Broadcasting Prize (Selected every year since then)Received the Grand Prix Award of the Kumano Nichinichi News Paper com pany at the Crafts in (more…)

Tanba Shigeyuki 丹羽シゲユキ

1978-maleBorn in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan2001 Graduated from Department of Ceramic Art, Faculty of Art, Kyoto Seika University2003 Completed Fine Arts Course, Department of Ceramic Art, Kyoto Seika UniversityApril 2003 – March 2007 Worked in Kyoto, Japan from April 2003 to March 2007April 2007- Currently working in Sapporo, Hokkaido2002 Solo Exhibition at Gallery Maronie, Kyoto, 2003, 2005, 20072004 Itami International Craft Exhibition2006 Porcelain Utsuwa Exhibition, Tajimi City Cultural Studio Gallery Voice, Gifu, JapanSolo Exhibition at SAVOIR VIVRE, Tokyo in 2007 and 20102007 The 25th Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition (Hankyu Department Store Umeda, Osaka / Tsuzuki Hankyu, Kanagawa)2008 Craft Competition, Craft City (more…)

Tanaka Yu 田中悠

1989-female Born in Ehime, Japan2013　Graduates at Kyoto Saga University of Arts, department of ceramics2015　Assistant of Kyoto Saga University of Arts, department of ceramics2018　Retired from assistant of Kyoto Saga University of Arts, department of ceramicsLives and works in Kyoto Solo exhibition2017 gallery haku (Osaka Japan)​ Kyoto Takashimaya (Kyoto Japan)2019 Kyoto Ceramic Center (Kyoto Japan)Kyoto Takashimaya (Kyoto Japan)2020 interiors（Joan B Mirviss LTD　NY）Nihonbashi Tkashimaya S.C (Tokyo Japan)2021 gallery haku (Osaka Japan)gallery poperier (Osaka Japan)2022 gallery suki (Aichi Japan)gallery haku3 (Osaka Japan) (more…)

Takemura Yuri 竹村友里

1980-femaleShe was born in Nagoya, Japan. Graduated from Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music in 2004 with a degree in ceramics from the Department of Design and Crafts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Completed the artist-in-residence program at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in 2006. Completed the technical training program at the Kanazawa Utatsuyama Craft Workshop in 2009. Currently lives and works in Kanazawa. Major awards include the Invitational Judge’s Prize (Kenji Kaneko Prize) at the 46th Japan Craft Exhibition in 2006, the Encouragement Prize at the 2nd Kikuchi Biennale in 2007, and the “Future School of (more…)

Takayanagi Mutsumi 高柳むつみ

1985-femaleShe was born in Toyama Prefecture2008 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts. Dispatched to study at Helsinki University of the Arts2010 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, majoring in ceramics2016 Worked in Yatsuo-cho, Toyama PrefectureCurrently working in Kyoto (more…)

Takahashi Nami 高橋奈己

1973-femaleBorn in Tokyo, Japan 1997 Graduated from Musashino Art University, majoring in ceramics 1997~1999 Studied at the National School of Ceramic Art in Faenza, Italy Awards2003 ‘The 21st Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition’ Selected, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 20082006 Selected, The 44th Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition. Selected, The 20th Takaoka Craft Exhibition, Japan2008 Selected, 8th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Mino, Japan (2014, 2017)2013 Selected, The 5th Kikuchi Biennial, Kikuchi, Japan (2015, 2017, 2019)2015 Selected, 8th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020)2016 “The 4th Ceramics Art Exhibition”, Selected (2018). Rookie of the Year Award, The 63rd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. (more…)

Takahashi Tomoko 高橋朋子

female Born in Sapporo 1997 Graduated from Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts 1999 Completed Graduate School of Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts 2001 Opened a kiln in Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture Awards 2020 The 13th Contemporary Tea Pottery Exhibition, TOKI Oribe Excellence Award 2019 The 25th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of Ceramic Art Prize The 116th Arita International Ceramics Exhibition, Nikkan Kogyo Newspaper Award The 48th Hokkaido Ceramic Art Exhibition, ANA Crowne Plaza Award,Grand Prize for Newcomer Present Form Ceramics: Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition V, Honorable Mention The 8th Kikuchi Biennial, Incentive Award 2017 The 10th Contemporary (more…)

Suzuki Hideaki 鈴木秀昭

1959-maleBorn in Tokyo, Japan 1986 B.A. in Sociology, Utah State University (USA) 1991 Graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Institute 1993 Completed graduate studies at Cranbrook Academy of Art (USA) After returning to Japan, lives and works in Izu, Japan Ceramic career1992 PrizeMinister of Culture Prize, 13th International Ceramics Biennale, Vallauris, France Selected, Fletcher Challenge International Ceramics Exhibition, New Zealand (1993, 1995-97) 1994 Artist in Residence, BanffArtist in Residence, Banff Art Centre, Canada 1995Artist in Residence, European Ceramics Centre, The Netherlands 1996 Artist in Residence (Woodstock)Artist in Residence (Woodstock Art Center, USA) 1997Artist in Residence Shinro International Ceramics (more…)

Suzuki Shinji 鈴木伸治

1976-maleshino potteryBorn in Gifu City, Japan 2000 Completed Tajimi City Institute of Ceramic Design 2002 Built a kiln in Tajimi City 2007 First solo exhibition (Ginza Kuroda Pottery Garden) 2008 Mino Tea Ceremony (Tajimi Monastery) 2009 Solo exhibition (Daimaru Matsuzakaya Shinsaibashi Store, Contemporary Ceramics Salon Tosei) 2011 Solo Exhibition at Itoh Art Shop, Nagoya, Japan 2013 Solo Exhibition (Daimaru Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store, Raku-Suitei Museum, Kohodo, Gifu) 2016 “Imashino: New Trend of Contemporary Shino” (Tajimi Mino Ceramic Museum, Japan) 2017 “Shino, Shino, Shino” (Tajimi City Cultural Studio Gallery Voice) 2018 Moved the studio to Kani-gun, Gifu Prefecture (more…)

Suzuki Shu 鈴木都

1984-malemino potteryBorn in Tokyo1990s Began digging in the ground1997 Visits Mino ancient kiln sites2010 Moved to Seto, Japan2011 Completes Aichi Prefectural College of Ceramics, and begins production at Tokitsu Takayama2015 Moved to Gonoki, the site of the Mino ancient kilns.2021 Built an above-ground anagama kiln. Working in Sogi-cho, Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. (more…)

Shinno Iwao 神農巌

1957-maleBorn in Nakanomachi 3-chome, Ayabe City. Ceramic artist. 1981 Graduated from the Ceramics Department of the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute. 1982 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Vocational Training School for Ceramics. 1983 Completed the major course at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute. 1987 Built a kiln in Otsu City and became independent. 2012 Received the Medal with Purple Ribbon, the Ayabe City Benefactor Award, and the Otsu City Special Cultural Award. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Japan Kogei Association and a part-time lecturer at the Department of Crafts, Kyoto City University of (more…)

Shingu Sayaka 新宮さやか

1979-femaleBorn in Osaka 2001 Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Crafts, Ceramics Course 2003 Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Cultural Park, Creation Training Center 2004 Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition (’07) 2010 “Rittai Butsubutsu Exhibition” Shibuya Bunkamura Gallery, PLUS The Art Fair, Tokyo 2012 Asia Top Gallery and Hotel Art Fair, Hong Kong. 2012 ART KYOTO, Kyoto. The 7th Paramita Ceramics Grand Prize Exhibition, Mie, Japan 2013 ART OSAKA 2013 (Osaka) LA CERAMIQUE JAPONAISE (Paris, Cologne, Luxembourg, Izmir) 2014 Saihodo Gallery (Tokyo). Premonition of Beauty (Takashimaya Department Store). gallery Suchi・Gravity (Tokyo) 2015 ART OSAKA. Gallery Suchi・Gravity (Tokyo) 2016 Saihodo Gallery (Tokyo) (more…)

Shomura Hisaki 庄村久喜

1974-male Born as the eldest son of Shomura Ken 1997 Graduated from Kumamoto Institute of Technology (now Sojo University), Department of Industrial Chemistry. 1999 Graduated from Saga Prefectural Arita Pottery College. After working as a commissioned worker at the school for two years, he started to make pottery at Banka Kiln. 2001 Awarded Fine Work Prize at Saga Art Association Exhibition. 2002 Exhibited for the first time at the ISSUISUI-KAI Ceramic Art Exhibition, and won the ISSUISUIKAI Prize (the highest prize). 2004 Selected for the first time at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition. Awarded the KAB Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting Prize (more…)

Shimizu Mayumi 清水真由美

1970-femaleBorn in Chiba, Japan.1991 Graduated from Musashino Junior College of Art and Design, Major Course in Ceramics.1997 Worked at the Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Cultural Center.1999: Selected for the Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition; President’s Prize, Hokuriku Broadcasting Company, Kanazawa Craft Exhibition; Selected for the 6th Ceramic Art Biennale; numerous other awards. Invited to the Canberra School of Art, National University of Australia.2000 Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the Kanazawa City Craft Exhibition.2004 Exhibited at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo’s Crafts Gallery in the exhibition “Ruthless Objects: Eleven Contemporary Craftspeople. (more…)

Shinohara Nozomu 篠原希

1972-maleshigaraki potteryBorn in Osaka Prefecture1991 Learned under Furutani Nobuo at Shigaraki1998 Completed the Graze Course at Industrial Research Center of Shiga Prefecture1999 Independent at Kinose,Shigaraki , Koka-city, Shiga Pre.JAPAN.2000 First solo exhibition (Gallery Touen / Shigaraki , Shiga Pre.)　 　 Exhibition of Karatsu, Hagi, and Shigaraki (Kobe Hankyu Department Store/ Hyogo) 2001 Solo exhibition of “Yakishime Kohiki (high-fired unglazed ceramics made　 　 with a powder-spraying method) (GALLERY TOUMU / Shigaraki City, Shiga) 2002 Solo exhibition (Gallery Tosei / Kyoto) 2003 Solo exhibition (Galley AUN / Shizuoka) ※Exhibitions there has been held 5 times since this year　 　 Solo exhibition (GALLERY (more…)

Shitara Takayoshi 設楽享良

1957-maleBorn in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture1981 Graduated from Waseda University. Studied under Takita Shoichi.1986 Built a kiln in a temporary house in Kitsuregawa-machi, Tochigi Prefecture.2002 Moved to a new studio in Yaita City, Tochigi PrefectureSelected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, National Newcomer’s PrizeAwarded the Encouragement Prize at the Japan Mingei-kan ExhibitionAwarded the Jury Prize at the Mashiko Ceramic Art ExhibitionExhibited at the Thousand Year Door Exhibition, Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts (more…)

Sawaya Yuko 澤谷由子

1989-femaleBorn in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture2012 Graduated from Iwate University, Faculty of Education, Art and Design Course (Fine Arts)2014 Joetsu University of Education, Graduate School of School Education / Graduate School of Education, Joetsu University of Education2014 Joined Kanazawa Utatsuyama Craft Workshop2015 “Ishigami no Oka Art Walk: Encounter with Contemporary Art in Iwate, Autumn” (Iwate Prefecture/Iwate Town Ishikaminooka Art Museum) / Dialogue: 2015 Asian Contemporary Ceramic Art Exchange Exhibition (Art Museum of China Academy of Art, Hangzhou, China)2017 Completed the course at Kanazawa Utatsuyama Craft Workshop (more…)

Saito Toshiju 齋藤敏寿

1963-maleBorn in Kochi Prefecture.1987 Graduated from Department of Painting, majoring in oil painting1989 Completed Graduate School of Painting / Associate Professor, University of Tsukuba1990 “Modeling of Soil” Tochigi Prefectural Fine Arts.2001 “Techniques and Forms of Contemporary Ceramics” The Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, Ibaraki, Japan.2002 “100 Years of Contemporary Ceramic Art: The Development of Japanese Ceramics”, Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art, Gifu, Japan.2003 “Yanagihara Mutsuo and Contemporary Ceramic Art: 14 Leading Artists” The Museum of Art, Kochi.2006 “Our Age”, Contemporary Art Center, Art Tower Mito, Japan. 2007 “The Best of Contemporary Ceramics: Artists from Eastern Japan”, The Museum of Ceramic Art, (more…)