Japanese potters

Kawai Kazuhito 川井雄仁

​1984-maleBorn in Ibaraki, Lives and works in Ibaraki, Japan ​​Education2007　　Fine Art, B.A.(HONS)2007　　Chelsea College of Art and Design,2007　　University of the Arts London,2018　　Kasama College of Ceramic Art ​Solo Exhibitions2017　　Freaks, House in Kasama, Ibaraki2018　　Naughty Loneliness, SOZO Salon, Tokyo2019　　Or impressionism, rusu, Meguro, Tokyo2019　　The Kitsch, t.gallery, Tokyo2021　　Like a Virgin, Steve Turner Gallery, Los AngelesArt Fairs2018　　Shu-Shu-Shu-Show, Spiral, t. gallery, Tokyo2019　　Art Kyoto, Sokyo Gallery, Kyoto2019　　Design Miami, Sokyo Gallery, Miami2019　　Art Basel in Miami Beach, Taka Ishii Gallery, Miami2020　　Frieze Los Angeles, Taka Ishii Gallery, Los Angeles2020　　Taipei Connections, Sokyo Gallery, Taipei (online)2020　　Art Basel, Taka Ishii Gallery, Basel (online)2021　　Art Fair Tokyo, Taka Ishii Gallery, Tokyo2021　　Untitled Art Fair in Miami Beach,Awards2018　　Shibuya Awards (more…)

Juodo Shosen 十王堂松泉

1902-1990maletokoname potteryHis real name is Kataoka Akitsugu. He founded Kataoka factory in 1919 and started manufacturing plant pots. In 1950, he started exporting bonsai pots, and in 1970, he established Yamaaki Co., Ltd. and led Tokoname ware, one of the six oldest kilns in Japan, to the present day with his management skills. Unfortunately, he passed away in 1990 at the age of 89.He is famous for his carefully crafted vermiculated work bonsai pots and painted bonsai pots. (more…)

Ko Shosen 小松泉

1943-maleReal name is Kataoka Sadamitsu. He is the second generation of Yamaaki-Seito pottery studio and has been calling himself “Ko-Shosen (means small Shosen)” since 1985.After the death of the founder of Yamaaki Seito, Juodo-Shosen I, Sadamitsu assumed the name “Shosen”.Unfortunately, Yamaaki Seito went out of business in 2013 during the third generation Shosen. (more…)

Kamide Keigo 上出惠悟

1981-malekutani porcelainThe Sixth Generation of the Kutani Pottery Kiln “Kamide Choemon Kiln.Born in Ishikawa Prefecture, he graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts in 2006 with a major in oil painting. Since the same year, as the successor of Kamide Choemon Kiln, a Kutani ware kiln established in 1879, he has been involved in many projects, product releases, and designs together with the artisans. 2014 saw the establishment of Kamide-Shigei, a limited liability company, and has been engaged in the full-scale management of the kiln. His main works include “FUEFUKI”, which is an arrangement of traditional patterns, the “JAIME HAYON×KUTANI (more…)

Kano Takao かのうたかお

1974-Born in Kyoto, Japan1998 Graduated from Kyoto Seika University, Department of Fine Arts, majoring in ceramics1998-2001 Member of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV), teaching pottery making in the Republic of Niger, West Africa (member of the ceramics team) Awards2008 Silver Prize, The 8th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Japan2013 Grand Prize, The First “Ten Matsuri 108” “Zojoji Contemporary Collection2020 Grand Prize, The 1st Tsubo1 Grand Prix, Hakubakuan, Japan (more…)

Kato Ryotaro 加藤亮太郎

1974-malemino potteryBorn as the eldest son of Kato Kobei VII1997 Graduated from Kyoto Seika University, Department of Ceramic ArtStudied under Matsumoto Hideo while in school1999 Completed graduate studies at Kyoto City University of Arts, majoring in ceramicsStudied under Akiyama Yo and Ishikawa Kyuyo while still a student.2000 Joined the family business, Kobei Kiln2002 Built an inverted flame kiln by himself2007 Solo exhibition at Matsuzakaya Nagoya Art Gallery2008 Solo exhibition at Gallery MitsuhodoSolo exhibition at Gallery MitateBrilliance of 103 Tea Utensils – The Beauty of Mino Exhibition (Furukawa Museum of Art)Mino Tea Ceremony (Tajimi Shingonkai Monastery)2009 Solo Exhibition at Guest House (more…)

Kataoka Reiho 片岡黎鳳

1954-maletokoname potteryMainly made bonsai pots. His real name is Kataoka Katsushi.1991 Chozo Grand Prize, Chozo Prize Ceramic Art Exhibition1994 Chozo Prize, Chozo Prize Ceramic Art Exhibition1997 Encouragement Prize, BONSAI Vessels Exhibition, Takagi Foundation for Traditional Horticultural Culture bonsai pot 69,900 JPY 愛知県常滑市瀬木町 www.kougeishi.jp伝統工芸士リスト／工芸品別 (more…)

Kataoka Makoto 片岡誠

1968-maletokoname potteryBorn in Tokoname1997 Joined Tokoname Municipal Ceramic Research Institute1998 Exhibited at the 32nd Meiji-mura Tea Ceremony1999 Solo exhibition at Ceramic Salon Toubien1999 Solo exhibition at Tokoishi-gama Exhibition, Maruei Skyle Department store1999 Selected for Chozo Prize for Ceramic Art, Ash Glaze Jar with Engraved Design1999 Five Artists Exhibition, Gallery cera, “To Tomorrow, To the Future2000 Completed Tokoname Municipal Ceramic Research Institute2000 Selected, Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition, ash glazed jar2001 Solo exhibition at Gallery Hatsuhana2001 Gallery cera, “A Like Exhibition”, 5 artists2001 Selected for Matcha Tea Bowl Contest2001 Solo Exhibition at Gallery cepica2002 Encouragement Prize, Matcha Tea Bowl Contest (Ash Glazed (more…)

Kato Tomonari 加藤智也

1972-maleBorn in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture1995 Graduated from Dai-ichi University of Technology, Department of Aeronautical Engineering1997 Completed Tajimi City Institute of Ceramic Design (38th Generation) 2003 The 26th Chozo Prize, Chozo Grand Prize, Tokoname, Japan2007 Prize of the President of the Senate, 55th Faenza International Ceramics Exhibition, Italy2008 Excellent Prize, Taiwan Ceramics Biennale, Taiwan2009 Grand Prize, 56th Faenza International Ceramics Exhibition, Italy2017 Gold Prize, The 11th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Japan (more…)

Kato Tsubasa 加藤委

1962-maleBorn in Onaida-cho, Tajimi City1979 Completed Tajimi City Design Research Institute1986 Participated in the excavation of Amagane Kiln1993 Published “Ceramics” Vol. 85 “Kato Jie” from Kyoto Shoin1996 Workshop at Nagoya Conference1998 NHK BS Yakimono torihyo “[Cutting the soil] Kato Jie” was broadcasted.1999 Slide lecture and workshop at Seoul Institute of Technology, Korea2002 Exhibited at “100 Contemporary Ceramics”, Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art, Gifu, Japan2003 Exhibited at “The World of White and Celadon Porcelain”, Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of Ceramic Art2006 Solo exhibition at Dai Ichi Arts, New York2013 Built a new kiln in Onada-cho, Tajimi City Awarded the Ceramic Society of (more…)

Kawai Toshitaka 河井敏孝

1946-maleKawai Toshitaka was born in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, as the fourth son of Kume Koji.1958 He graduated from the University of Tokyo.1969 He married Kawai Akie and became the adopted son of Kawai Hirotsugu (adopted son of Kawai Kanjiro) and Kawai Suyako (Kanjiro’s daughter, pen name Koha).1980 He opened his own kiln in Shigaraki and named his pottery studio “Koha-sha”.He is currently the director of the Kawai Kanjiro Memorial Museum. (more…)

Kazan Man’emon 華山萬衛門

1976-malenabeshima porcelainThe first generation of Yamamoto Man’emon was recognized as the official kiln of the Nabeshima clan and opened the “Kazan Man’emon Kiln” as the official kiln of the Nabeshima clan. 1887 – 1887Made large ceramic lanterns for Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Osaka prefecture, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto word, and Konpira Shrine in Kagawa prefecture. 1893Received a prize at an international exhibition held in Chicago, USA. 1895Awarded a medal at the National Industrial Exhibition. Early Showa period – 1959Began production of braziers and gained nationwide popularity as “Yamamoto Brazier”. 1962Established Yamamoto Seito Co. 1969Became the first company in the (more…)

Kato Kiyokazu 加藤清和

1970-maleBorn in Kyoto, Japan. Grandfather is Jihei, Furuta-Oribe-Seto-Jusaku 13th generation 1990 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Technical College of Ceramics, Department of Ceramic Forming 2002 Assumed the name of the second generation of Seizan Kiln.2003 Awarded the Jury Prize at the Ceramic Art Foundation Exhibition. 2004 Recommended as a member of the Foundation for the Promotion of Ceramic Culture Grand Prize at the Museum of Ceramic Art Exhibition Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition 2005 Selected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition 2006 Solo Exhibition, Ginza Kuroda Pottery Garden, Tokyo, Japan 2007 Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the Biennial of the Choza (more…)

Kajihara Yasumoto 梶原靖元

1962-malekaratsu potteryBorn in Imari1980 Graduated from Arita Technical High School, Department of Design1986 Became an apprentice at Taiko-sanomaru Kiln in Karatsu1989 Studied tea ceremony utensils under Mr. Daimaru Hokuho1995 Became independent in Watada, Karatsu City1997 Built anagama kiln in Sari-Otani2003 Training in Korea2004 Visited ancient kiln sites in KoreaEstablished the “Old Karatsu Study Group2005 Tour of China’s geology (more…)

Ogawa Machiko 小川待子

1946-femaleBorn in Sapporo, Hokkaido 1969 Graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, majoring in ceramics. After studying at the School of Arts and Crafts in Paris, studied ceramics in various places in West Africa 1992 Awarded the Takashimaya Cultural Foundation Emerging Artist Encouragement Prize 2001 Awarded the Ceramic Society of Japan Prize 2008 The 58th Art Encouragement Prize of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology 2019 Awarded the Prize of the Ceramic Society of Japan, Japan (more…)

Sasaki Yamato 佐々木大和

1964-maleraku potteryAlso as known as Kyoshitsu the 2nd. Born in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture.1980 Entered the Department of Ceramics at Kyoto Municipal High School of Arts and Crafts.1983 Entered Osaka University of Arts, Faculty of Arts, Department of Crafts.1985 Entered Kyoto Prefectural Vocational Training School for Ceramic Art.1961 Completed the school, and worked hard to acquire skills under his father, Sasaki Teruo.1996 Received the kiln name “Kirai-gama” from the 520th abbot of Murasakino Daitokuji Temple. Since then, he has been working hard to produce tea ware at the kiln.2003 First solo exhibition at Daimaru Hakata Tenjin Department Store. Since then, (more…)

Okada Yasushi 岡田泰

1976-malehagi potteryBorn in Hagi City, Yamaguchi prefecture. He graduated from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo Zokei University in 2002, completed the Molding Course at the Kyoto Prefectural Technical College of Ceramics, and the Ceramics Course at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute, and began studying under his father Okada Yu in 2005. He makes pottery at the Seiunzan-Okada Kiln, which opened in 1782.2009 Yamaguchi Prefecture Art Exhibition, Excellence Prize (1 time since then) Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, Honorable Mention (5 times since then)2010 Yamaguchi Traditional Craft Exhibition, Asahi Newspaper Award2012 Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition, Kumamoto Broadcasting Award, Seibu Traditional Craft (more…)

Shibuya Deishi 渋谷泥詩

1927-2017malehagi pottery He was accepted 5 times by the Hagi art exhibition. accepted 3 times by the Yamaguchi art exhibition. accepted by Kyushu and the Yamaguchi pottery exhibition. accepted 3 times at the Japanese present age handicraft exhibition and the Chugoku branch meeting. accepted by the 18th present-age applied-fine-arts exhibition. won the international art culture prize in 1984. inaugurated as the Chairman of Hagi traditional craft association in 1990. (more…)

Oomae Satoru 大前悟

1972-maleBorn in Osaka1991 Began making ceramics in Kobe1994 Began collecting clay and firing in high-fired unglazed pottery in Nanban style.1999 First solo exhibition in Osaka2001 Moved to Shigaraki, Japan, and started to make pottery of Iga and Shigaraki Began solo exhibitions throughout Japan2003 Built a fully underground cellar kiln2005 Interested in glazed pottery and started firing white porcelain and Karatsu.2007 Fascinated by the pottery of the Yi Dynasty in underground cellar kiln firing.2010 Moved to Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture. Built a semi-underground anagama kiln, Raku kiln. Started firing Kuroraku.2014 Built a wood-fired kiln for red tea bowl.2016 Started to fire (more…)

Suzuki Akira 鈴木明

1955-malekyo potteryBorn in Gifu Prefecture 　1981 Graduated from Ritsumeikan University. Studied under Fujihira Masafumi in Gojozaka1982 Entered Kyoto prefectural pottery training school1983 Graduated from the school1988 Participated in the establishment of Kougi Pottery1991 First solo exhibition at Kyoto Municipal Gallery 　　　1995 Opened Ippugama kiln in Keihoku-cho1999 Solo exhibition at Kyoto Municipal Gallery. Solo exhibition at Gallery “Rin”2000 Selected for Traditional Craft Kinki Exhibition2011 Restarted Ippugama kiln with his wife Yumiko, a painter (more…)