Japanese potters

Shimada Koichi 島田幸一

1937-maleBorn in Fukuoka Prefecture. After encountering Song dynasty ceramics in the National Palace Museum, he decided to pursue ceramics and left the construction company where he worked for many years. After leaving the company, he traveled all over Japan in search of materials such as clay and ashes, and built a kiln in Shimada City. He has tried his hand at Song ceramics using his own unique method. His works have been selected for the Japan Traditional Craft New Works Exhibition, the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and Chunichi International Exhibition. Solo exhibition at Shizuoka Matsuzakaya store. (more…)

Shimada Kyoko 島田恭子

1954-femalemashiko potteryBorn in Ibaraki Prefecture. Graduated from Tochigi Prefecture Pottery Training Institute in 1978, and began making pottery. First solo exhibition in Mashiko in 1980. Solo exhibition. Held a two-person exhibition with her husband, Hitoroshi, at Isejin, Mito. Solo exhibitions at Shinjuku Odakyu and Utsunomiya Seibu.Focused on overglaze painting and red painting. (more…)

Shima Yukihiro 嶋幸博

1937-malebizen potteryBorn in Fukuoka Prefecture. First worked for Nippon Steel Corporation, while visiting kilns in Karatsu, Satsuma, and Arita to study. In 1965, he left the company and entered Bizen. The following year, he received training at the Bizen Training Center of the Okayama Prefectural Industrial Research Institute (now the Bizen Ceramics Center). Became independent in 1972. (more…)

Shibayama Yoshikuni 芝山吉邦

1936-maleBorn in Suginami, Tokyo. Studied under Doi Tosen. In 1965, he established his kiln in Hiratsuka. Since 1962, he has been awarded many prizes at the Nitten Exhibition and is a Nitten member. He has been awarded many prizes at the Japan Contemporary Craft Exhibition since 1973, including the Chairman’s Prize, Mr. D’s Prize, and Member’s Prize. In 1968, he joined Tojinsha, a group led by Inoue Ryosai. Toured Europe. Solo exhibitions at Osaka Central G, Nihonbashi Takashimaya and others. He has produced vases, mists, and outdoor monuments in white porcelain, black porcelain, and cinnabar. (more…)

Shibayama Toichiro 柴山東一郎

1948-maleGrand Prize at the International Exhibition of Valoris. Winner of the Japan Export Design Exhibition and the Chosan Prize Exhibition. Mainly celadon. 常滑市会家前36 (more…)

Shibayama Shoichiro 柴山昇一郎

1935-maletokoname potteryWhile working on the ceramic wall of the Tokoname City Library, he also creates crafts that fit into modern life. Participated in the Living Crafts Exhibition and the Friendly Crafts Exhibition. (more…)

Shibata Ryozo 柴田良三

1952-malekyo potteryBorn in Kyoto, Japan. Graduated from the Ceramics Department of Kyoto University of Arts in 1978. Studied under Yagi Kazuo, Fujihira Shin, and Kondo Yutaka. Became independent in Nishiyama, Kyoto in 1977. His work has been selected for the Kyoto Exhibition, the Prefectural Exhibition, and others. Has held solo and group exhibitions mainly in his hometown but also in Okayama and other places. Mainly works in blue and white. (more…)

Shibata Yoshiaki 柴田好明

1946-maletokoname potteryOpened Shiikusa Kiln in Tokoname. Selected for Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition, Chozo Prize Ceramic Art Exhibition, and others. Awarded the Grand Prize and Silver Prize at the Vallauris International Exhibition. Won a prize at the Export Ceramic Design Exhibition. Awarded an Honorable Mention at the Chozo Prize Exhibition. Toured Europe. Member of Japan Crust Association. (more…)

Shibata Masaaki 柴田正明

1949-maleIn 1971, he moved to the United States to study avant-garde ceramics. He won the silver medal at the International Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramics. Exhibited at Expo ’70, Contemporary International Sculpture Exhibition, and Yaromaika ’76. He was awarded the Honorable Mention at the Chozo Prize Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Chozo Prize, and other prizes. (more…)

Shibata Masaaki 柴田雅章

1948-maletamba potteryBorn in Tokyo. Graduated from the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Chuo University in 1971, and studied under Ikuta Kazutaka in Tamba. Built a kiln in Washio, Hyogo Prefecture in 1975. He received the Honorable Mention at the Japan Folk Art Museum Exhibition. He was awarded the Newcomer’s Prize at the National Exhibition of Japan, and the Excellent Work Prize at the Kaiyu Exhibition. Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition and others. Solo exhibitions at Okura Gallery, Ginza, Kobe Diamond G, Minami Aoyama Green G, and Osaka Hankyu. Focuses on white painting, high-fired unglazed ceramics and slipware. (more…)

Shibata Masumi 柴田増三

1952-maleGraduated from Tajimi Technical High School, Department of Ceramics. Completed the Gifu Prefectural Ceramics Research Institute. Established Jougama kiln in Mizunami City while assisting his family’s pottery making business. Received awards at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Chunichi International Exhibition, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, and others. He produces large works in tenmoku and iron glaze, and tableware and vases in Oribe, Shino, and Kizeto. He is a regular member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Shibata Tadashi 柴田正

1933-maleseto potteryHe has been selected for the Nitten, Japan Contemporary Craft Exhibition, Japan New Craft Exhibition, and others. Awarded the Honorable Mention at the Kofukai Exhibition. Works mainly with objects, vases and others. Member of the Seto Ceramic Society. (more…)

Shibata Atsushi 柴田厚志

1951-maleGraduated from the design department of a high school. Graduated from Tajimi Technical High School, majoring in ceramics. Studied design under Hineno Sakuzo, Ohashi Momonosuke, and Sadoyama Yasumasa, and studied glaze under Kobayashi Bun’ichi. Later became independent with Shiba kiln. Awarded the Toki City Exhibition Education Committee Chairman’s Prize, among others. Works mainly with Kizeto and luster ware. He retired after his solo exhibition in February 2017. (more…)

Shibata Akio 柴田昭雄

1949-malemino potteryGraduated from Tajimi Technical High School. Graduated from Tajimi Technical High School and completed the major course at the same school. Successor to the fifth generation of Banzan Kiln. Studied under Ando Minoru. Studied old Mino pottery, and is good at Shino, Oribe, Kizeto, and powder glaze. (more…)

Shibata Setsuro 柴田節郎

1940-malemino potteryGraduated from Tajimi Technical High School. Worked at the Toki Ceramics Research Institute and studied under Hino Sakuzo. Crafts, objects, etc. Produced a ceramic wall for Tajimi City Hall. (more…)

Shibaoka Masashi 柴岡正志

1946-malebizen potteryAlso known as Shibaoka Kozan the 3rd. Eldest son of Shibaoka Kozan of Tosendo. Graduated from the Ceramics Department of Bizen High School. Later, he studied at the Kyoto Craft Training Institute. Returned to his hometown in 1966 and studied under his father. He was selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Branch Exhibition and other exhibitions. Group exhibitions at Osaka Gendai Gallery, Miyako Gallery, Hiroshima Fukuya, Okayama Takashimaya, and others, solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Tokyu and Ikebukuro Seibu, and parent-child exhibitions. (more…)

Shibaoka Mamoru 柴岡守

1952-malebizen potterySecond son of Ikkai. After graduating from Okayama Kansai High School, he studied under his father and older brother Nobuyoshi. Became independent in 1981. Awarded prizes at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, the East Chugoku Branch Exhibition, the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Chunichi International Exhibition, the Issuikai Exhibition, and others. He has had solo exhibitions at Shinjuku Odakyu Department Store and is a regular member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Shibaoka Shusen 柴岡秀泉

1948-?malebizen potteryHis real name is Hideo. Second son of Tosendo Shibaoka Kozan. Graduated from Tokai University, Faculty of Engineering. Returned to his hometown in 1974 and studied under his father. Became independent in 1985. His work has been selected for many traditional craft branch exhibitions. (more…)

Shibaoka Nobuyoshi 柴岡信義

1950-malebizen potteryEldest son of Shibaoka Kazumi. Graduated from Bizen High School and the Ceramics Center. Studied under his uncle, Kozan the second, and his father. Awarded the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition Prize and the Governor’s Prize. Received the Sanyo Broadcasting System Prize at the Bikei-kai Exhibition. He has been awarded prizes at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, the Issuikai Exhibition, the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Chunichi International Exhibition, and others. Regular member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)