Japanese potters

Suzuki Tsunekiyo 鈴木常清

1941-maletokoname potteryWorked at the Ceramics Department of Tokoname High School. He has been selected for many prizes at the Chunichi International Exhibition, the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Chubu Yomiuri Art Exhibition, and the Chozo Prize Ceramic Art Exhibition, and has been awarded the Chozo Prize. He makes traditional Tokoname tea utensils with ash glaze. 常滑市大和町3-51 (more…)

Suzuki Tsuneki 鈴木常喜

1949-malebizen potteryHe is the third son of Suzuki Osai. In 1966, he returned to his hometown to study under his father and then with his elder brothers, Koichi and Katsushi. In 1985, he became independent, and was awarded prizes at the East China Branch Exhibition of the Japan Crafts Council and other exhibitions. (more…)

Suzuki Takeshi 鈴木猛

1935-malemashiko potteryBorn in Shenyang, China. Graduated from Motegi High School, built a kiln in 1971 in Ikutame, Mashiko, and moved to Saido in 1977. His works have been selected for the New Traditional Craft Exhibition, the Musashino Exhibition, the North Kanto Art Exhibition, the Tochigi Prefectural Art Festival, the Asian Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition, and others. Focuses on ash glaze and persimmon glaze. (more…)

Suzuki Takuji 鈴木卓司

1942-maleThe second son of Suzuki Kiyoshi, he completed the graduate course in philosophy at Otani University in 1968 and studied pottery under his father. He has been awarded prizes at the Kyoto Exhibition, the Futsuten Exhibition, the Shinsho-kai Exhibition, the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and the Branch Exhibition. He has had solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi, Osaka Mitsukoshi, Nihonbashi Takashimaya, Tokyo Sengoku Gallery and others. Focuses on color painting, overglaze red enamel decoration and colored glaze. A regular member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Suzuki Soji 鈴木爽司

1939-maleEldest son of ceramic artist Suzuki Kiyoshi. Graduated from Kyoto University of Art and Design, and studied under Tomimoto Kenkichi, Kondo Yuzo, and Shimizu Soji. He was selected for the Nitten exhibition for the first time in 1968, and was continuously selected until 1981. In 1994, he withdrew from the Nitten and the Contemporary Industrial Arts Association, and in 1985 he was selected for the first time to exhibit at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition. He was awarded the Mayor’s Prize at the Kyoto Exhibition. He has had many solo exhibitions, including at Yokohama Takashimaya. Painted in gold and silver. (more…)

Suzuki Seiji 鈴木青児

1946-1990maleBorn in Seto City. Graduated from Asahigaoka High School in Aichi Prefecture. In 1974, his work was selected for the Nitten exhibition for the first time, and since then has been selected for many other exhibitions. He was selected for the Japan New Crafts Competition and is a member of the same federation. He was awarded the Isetan Prize at Chunichi International Exhibition. Selected for the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Kofu-kai Exhibition, the Contemporary Craft Exhibition, and others. Seto City Exhibition, Board of Education Prize. Mayor’s Prize at Toyota City Exhibition, etc. (more…)

Suzuki Seisei 鈴木青々

1914-1990maleseto potteryBorn in Seto. Nitten special prize, non-judged, commissioned, juror, and councilor. Judge, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Chunichi International Exhibition. Judge, Kansai Sohbi Exhibition. Prime Minister’s Prize, Japan New Craft Exhibition. Member of the Board of Directors of the Japan New Crafts Exhibition. Chunichi Culture Award. Aichi Prefecture Cultural Merit Award. Tokai Television Award, etc. Traveled around the world. Participated in international exhibitions. (more…)

Suzuki Shunji 鈴木俊二

1955-maleAfter studying at the Kyoto Prefectural Industrial Training Institute and the Municipal Industrial Research Institute, he returned to his hometown and trained at Maruko-toen in Tajimi. He has been awarded prizes at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition, and the Chunichi International Exhibition. His main works are celadon porcelain and jun ware. (more…)

Suzuki Shigeji 鈴木茂至

1933-?maleshigaraki potteryBorn in Kyoto. After working in Tokyo, he moved to Shigaraki in 1945.Became independent in Shigaraki in 1967, and built a semi-terrestrial wood-fired kiln in 1977. In 1967, he established his own kiln in Shigaraki. Purchased by the Museum of Modern Art, Shiga Prefecture. He was awarded prizes at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Mainly works with ash glaze, powder glaze, overglaze red enamel decoration, and gold and silver painting. Full member of the Japan Crafts Council. (more…)

Suzuki Shigeo 鈴木繁男

1914-2003maleBorn in Shizuoka Prefecture. He was attracted by Yanagi Soetsu’s ”Kogei Biron”, theory of craft aesthetics, and was introduced to Soetsu in 1935. In 1937, he studied design under Serizawa Keisuke. In 1953, he became an assistant to Bernard Leach in Kutani, and in 1960, he built a kiln in Iwata, and was in charge of the Japan Folk Crafts Museum exhibition at the Osaka World’s Fair. Director of the museum. Focuses on overglaze red enamel decoration and blue and white. (more…)

Suzuki Sansei 鈴木三成

1936-maleBorn in Chiba Prefecture. Graduated from Ichihara High School. Studied under Kawamura Seizan and trained at Kamakura Kiln. Later built a kiln in Kozu, Odawara City. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition. Awarded the Musashino Exhibition City Board of Education Prize. Grand Prize and Excellence Prize at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Second prize at the Kanagawa Prefectural Exhibition. Solo exhibitions in major cities throughout Japan. Mainly celadon. Regular member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Suzuki Koichi 鈴木黄弌

1942-malebizen potteryHe is the eldest son of Suzuki Osai. After graduating from Bizen High School, he became an apprentice of Kusube Yaichi in Kyoto for six years, returning to his hometown in 1967 to study under his father. His works have been selected for the Kyoto Industrial Arts Exhibition, the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and others. He has had solo exhibitions at Shinjuku Odakyu, Okayama Tenmaya, Nagoya Matsuzakaya and others. (more…)

Suzuki kenji 鈴木健司

1935-2010maleGraduated from Kyoto University of Art. Studied under Kiyomizu Rokubey VI. Awarded the Nitten Special Prize and Hokuto Prize, commissioned, non-judged, and friend of the Society. Member and judge of the Japan New Craft. Member and judge of the Japan New Crafts Exhibition. Lecturer at Kyoto University of Arts. Numerous solo exhibitions. Refined flower vases and ornamental vessels. (more…)

Sukuki Katsushi 鈴木勝詞

1949-malebizen potterySecond son of Koya. Studied under Miyanaga Tozan in Kyoto, and returned to his hometown in 1966 to study under his father. Established his own kiln in 1979. Awarded the Chairman’s Prize at the East China Branch Exhibition of Japan Kogei Association. Awarded the Minister of Foreign Affairs Prize at Chunichi International Exhibition, the Honorable Mention at the Tohshin-kai Exhibition, and the Tenmanya Prize. He has won prizes at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and others. (more…)

Suzuki Osamu 鈴木治

1926-2001maleBorn in Kyoto. Graduated from the Ceramics Department of the Second Technical School of Kyoto, joined the Young Potters’ Association in 1946, formed Sodeisha in 1948, and participated in Sodeisha Exhibition since then. Invited to and won an award at the First Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition of Japan. Awarded the Japan Ceramic Society Prize. Prague International Exhibition Gold Prize. Gold Prize at the International Exhibition of Vallauris. Minister of Trade Prize, Faenza International Exhibition. Awarded Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Awarded the 1st Fujiwara Kei Memorial Prize. In 1979, he became a professor at Kyoto University of Arts, where he has (more…)

Suzuki Atsuo 鈴木淳夫

1929-?maleEstablished Kasuga Kiln in 1973. Member of the Hokkaido Exhibition, Koka Prize and Kaiyu Prize. Honorable Mention at the Teachers’ Exhibition. Awarded many prizes at the Kofu-kai Exhibition. Teaches pottery at various public institutions. Held a series of pottery exhibitions at Daido Gallery in Sapporo. (more…)

Sugiyama Noboru 杉山晃

1930-?maleIn addition to working in the iron industry, he also enjoys woodcarving and metalwork. He made his own clay using red clay from Shimokanuki and stones from Shige, and made his own glaze from trees. Presented Numazu ware. In 1975, he created the famous nigiriko doll. In 1975, he created the famous Nigiriko dolls. He mainly works with celadon, iron and ash glazes. (more…)

Sugimoto Sadamitsu 杉本貞光

1935-maleBorn in Tokyo, built a kiln in the Hosohara Mountains in 1968. Studied tea ceremony pottery under Tachibana Daigame of Daitokuji Temple, and was named Teragaito Kiln by the old master. Participated in the Okinawa Ocean Expo. Held solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Tsubochuai and others. (more…)

Sugimoto Kotaro 杉本浩太郎

1939-malemashiko potteryBorn in Tokyo. Graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. Later worked at Tobe Umeno pottery company, and opened his own kiln in 1971 in Mashiko. He was selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, and the New Works Exhibition. He has exhibited his works at the Joto-kai, Toyo-kai, and Saiko-kai exhibitions. Solo exhibitions at Ikebukuro Seibu, New Otani Kandori, Shinjuku G Takano, etc. Focuses on colored ceramics and iron painting. (more…)

Sugimura Mitsuro 杉村密郎

1932-2018maledai potteryHis Grandfather is Sugimura Kanbei, who founded Dai ware in the mid-Meiji period. Completed the Iwate Ceramics Research Institute. After training at Miyagi Tsutsumi Pottery, he re-established the Sezan Kiln in his hometown. Held the Tohoku ten Kilns Exhibition at Mitsukoshi in Nihonbashi. Selected for the New Traditional Craft Exhibition, Sangi-kai, and others. Special Prize at the Prefectural Exhibition. Inherited the tradition of folk kilns. (more…)