Japanese potters

Takita Shiu 瀧田史宇

1956-maleBorn in Aizu Wakamatsu City. Graduated from Kyoto University of Foreign Studies and Kyoto Institute of Technology, studied in Spain in 1981 at the Museo de Catalunya and the University of Madrid, and returned to Japan in 1999. He had solo exhibitions at Shinjuku Gallery Tomoedo and Ashikaga Momi no Ki. Selected for the National Exhibition. White porcelain, color painting. (more…)

Takita Koichi 瀧田項一

1927-maleBorn in Karasuyama Kaji-machi, Tochigi Prefecture. Graduated from Tokyo Art School. Studied under Tomimoto Keikichi, and upon graduation in 1947, was introduced to Hamada Shoji. Awarded a prize at the Kokuga-kai exhibition and became a member. In 1959, he was dispatched by the Asia Foundation as a lecturer in the ceramics department of the Pakistan National University of Fine Arts and Music. After returning to Japan, he visited many countries around the world. In 1984, he moved his kiln from Aizu to his hometown Karasuyama. He has held solo exhibitions in major cities in Japan, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Ginza Wako, and (more…)

Takise Genichi 滝瀬源一

1918-2016maleBorn in Tokyo, he received the Nikikai Honorable Mention and the Doujin Effort Prize in 1953. In 1962, he won the prize at the Contemporary Art Exhibition of Japan. He was selected for the Mainichi Modern Art Exhibition and others. Participated in the Japan International Art Exhibition and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Member of the Japan Ceramic Sculpture Committee. Solo exhibition at Tokyo Bungei-shunju Gallery and Shinjuku Kinokuniya Gallery. Focused on ceramic sculpture. (more…)

Takiguchi Kiheiji 瀧口喜兵爾

1937-malemino potteryBorn in Asakusa, Tokyo. Graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at Tamagawa University, and began training at Kato Juemon Kiln in 1961. 1965 Established his own kiln at Yashichida Kiln Site in Oogaya, Mino. Later studied at Tsuji Shinroku Pottery studio in Kyoto. Moved to the U.S. in 1971 to work in Malborough, Vermont, where he built an anagama kiln in 1973 and a climbing kiln in 1975. No affiliation. Solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Tsubonakai, Osaka Takashimaya Department Store, Nagoya Meitetsu Department Store, etc. Mainly works with Oribe ware. (more…)

Takiguchi Kazuo 滝口和男

1953-maleBorn in Kyoto. Graduated from Doshisha University and Kyoto University of Arts. Studied under Yagi Kazuo. Consecutively selected for the Nitten exhibition. Received the Mayor’s Prize at the Kyoto Exhibition, and was commissioned to be a judge. Received the Yomiuri TV Award at the All Kansai Exhibition and the Excellence Award at the Prefectural Industrial Arts Exhibition. Governor’s Prize at the Fuchu Industrial Cooperative Exhibition. Second Prize, Chunichi International Exhibition. Japan New Craft Exhibition, Craft Prize. Minister of Foreign Affairs Award, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Solo exhibitions at Kyoto Gallery Maronie, Akasaka Green Gallery and others. Focused on board making. (more…)

Takiguchi Kazen 2nd 二代 滝口加全

1911-2004malekutani porcelainHis real name is Wakita Katsuji and he was adopted by Takiguchi Kazen. Graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Technical School. Worked at the Prefectural Industrial Research Institute and later became independent and established the Kutani Seisen Kiln. He is an experienced artist who has been awarded prizes since the Bunten exhibition before the Showa era. He mainly produces decorative ware with effective matte glaze. (more…)

Takigawa Shoichi 滝川鉦一

1923-2004maleBorn in Seto City. Graduated from Nagoya Technical College. Began teaching at his alma mater, Seto Ceramics High School, and retired in 1967. Selected for Nitten exhibition, Chunichi Prize. Member and retired from the Kofu-kai Exhibition, including the Craft Prize and the Mr. H Prize. Received the Governor’s Prize at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, and was selected for the Japan New Craft Exhibition, the Japan Contemporary Craft Exhibition, and Chunichi International Exhibition. Preserved his works for many years in Seto City. Mainly black glaze and ash glaze. (more…)

Tagawa Gasho 田川雅章

1921-?maleraku potteryIn 1961, he began to make Raku ware as a hobby. He learned by imitating the old works of Raku Chojiro, Donyu, and Ichinyu. In 1967, he became acquainted with Kuroda Tojian, who was a permanent director of the Japan Ceramic Society. Held solo exhibitions at Yonago Daimaru Department Store and Ginza Kuroda Toen. Works mainly in black and matte black with vermilion glaze using stones from Kimachi, Tottori Prefecture. (more…)

Takamiya Takaharu 髙宮髙春

1940-malebizen potteryBorn in Tsuyama City. He is the brother of Takahara Shoji and Kunihiko. After working for a company, he started Bizen Yoshinaga ware in 1968, using his own pottery clay. In 1975, he built a climbing kiln. In addition to firing in the style of Shiro-bizen, he has succeeded in producing a unique taste of clay. Mainly solo exhibitions. No affiliation. (more…)

Takami Katsuyo 高見勝代

1947-femalebizen potteryBorn in Okayama City. After training as an oil painter, studied under Nakamura Rokuro in 1974. Participated in the mountaineering team that conquered the three highest peaks in Europe. (more…)

Takama Shin 高間眞

1935-maleHis real name is Masao. Born in Tokyo. Studied under Karasugi Toko. Later founded Abiko Pottery in Chiba Prefecture. In 1970, he participated in the founding of the Toko-kai National Exhibition, and has since been awarded the Toko-kai Prize, and is the permanent representative of the Toko-kai. Presided over Toen. He works with openwork, inlay, sgraffito, and marbled ware. He works with openwork, inlay, perforation, and kneading. (more…)

Takahara Satoshi 高原敏

1934-2011malebizen potteryBorn in Nagafune-cho. Studied under Kaneshige Riuemon and became independent in 1974. Received the Sanyo Newspaper Award at the Prefectural Exhibition. He received the Sanyo Newspaper Award at the Prefectural Exhibition and the Chairman’s Award at Japan Kogei Association Branch Exhibition. Kanashige Toyo Prize. Judge of the Branch Exhibition. He is a regular member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Takahara Shoji 髙原昌治

1941-2000malebizen potteryBorn in Tsuyama City. Studied under Isezaki Yozan and Ishii Furo and became independent in 1965. Received the Sanyo Newspaper Award at the East Cugoku Branch Exhibition of Japan Kogei Association. He was selected for the First Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition and others. Consecutively participated in the Contemporary Japanese New Artists Exhibition at the Nihonbashi Takashimaya Department Store. He has had solo exhibitions at Okayama Tenmaya Department Store, Nikkibashi Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nagoya Matsuzakaya Department Store, Yokohama, Osaka, Yonago Takashimaya Department Store and others. In 1983, he held an exhibition at Okayama Takashimaya Department Store in commemoration of his (more…)

Takahara Kunihiko 髙原邦彦

1946-malebizen potteryBorn in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, he helped his brother Takahara Shoji’s kiln in 1964, and began his career in Bizen Pottery the following year. He has been selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and other awards. He is a member of the East Chugoku Branch of Japan Kogei Association. He has held solo exhibitions and brother exhibitions in Himeji, Fukuyama Tenmaya Department Store, Nagoya Matsuzakao Department Store, Gifu and Okayama Takashimaya Department Store. (more…)

Takabatake Shoichi 高畠祥一

1920-?malebizen potteryBorn in Tsukubo-gun, Okayama Prefecture. Worked as a policeman and built a kiln in 1971 after turning his age of 50. After having the opportunity to come in contact with the work of Fujiwara Kei and Yamamoto Tohshu, he began to create pottery. Mainly hand-twisted teapots. (more…)

Takahashi Wasaburo 高橋和三郎

1948-2014maleStudied under Ueda Naokata and Shimizu Uichi, and returned to his hometown in 1972 to become independent. Awarded prizes at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and others. Awarded the Honorable Mention at Japan Kogei Association Branch Exhibition. Solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Takashimaya Department Store and others. Works mainly in celadon and iron glaze. Regular member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Takahashi Raksai 4th 四代 高橋楽斎

1925-maleshigaraki potteryIn 1975, he assumed the name Rakusai IV. Studied under his father Rakusai III. Has taught ceramics at the University of Southern California. Solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Takashimaya, Kobe Sogo, etc. (more…)

Takahashi Makoto 高橋誠

1948-2013maleBorn in Omiya City. Completed graduate studies at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. Studied under Fujimoto Yoshimichi. Selected for Japan Traditional Crafts and others. Colored porcelain. Full member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)