Japanese potters – Page 85 – Dictionary of Japanese Potters

Fujii Ikkyu 藤井一休

1943-malebanko potteryMainly makes teapots with Banko ware. A member of Japan Shinkogei Association Tokai Branch and Yokkaichi Banko-ware Ceramics Association. (more…)

1954-maleFrom Kagoshima Prefecture. Graduated from Kyushu Sangyo University Department of Art. Studied under Ohata Hisashi in Kagoshima. In 1981, opened Shisui Kiln in Kumamoto. Kumamoto Prefecture Exhibition Best Award, a member. Kurashi-no-Kogei-ten Honorable Mention. Kyushu Shikogei Exhibition Kagoshima Prefecture Governor Award. Western Kogei Exhibition Ohita Mayor Award, etc. Placed in JAPAN TRADITIONAL Kogei EXHIBITION, etc. A member of Kumamoto Artists Association and Prefectural Cultural Discussion. Mainly works in carbonization, including hakeme, marbled and zogan. (more…)

Fukumoto Shizuo 福本静夫

1942 –malekaratsu potteryTrained in folk ceramics in Kuromuta, Nishimatsuura District, and built Nobori Kiln in 1978. With the base of coning up and down, mainly works with Karatsu, zogan and hakeme. (more…)

Fukuma Toshi 福間敏

1928-?maleBased on Katsura Kiln, makes tea ceramics, flower vases and tableware with zogan and slipwear. Soujukai Exhibition Silver Award, etc. Served as a judge for the Shimane Arts Festival Exhibition. (more…)

Fukuma Syuji 福間琇士

1941-maleFrom Shimane Prefecture. Graduated from Gohtsu High School. Studied under his father Takashi, at Yumachi Kiln. Later, learned from Shoji Hamada, Bernard Howell Leach and Kinjo Jiro. Shimane Prefectural Citizen’s Cultural Festival – General Art Exhibition Gold Award. Japan Folk Arts Museum Exhibition Honorable Mention. National Traditional Kogei Exhibition President Award. Tanabe Museum Tea Ceremony Exhibition, etc. Placed in Japan Ceramics Arts Exhibition, Kokuten, etc. Inheriting the tradition of folk pottery, and mainly works with straw ash, finger painting and nagarekake. (more…)

Fukuda Minoru 福田実

1932-?malekasama potteryFounded the Shiou kiln in Kasama, Ibaragi Prefecture and create mainly works of folk art, and vase, flower vases, viewing ceramics, etc. (more…)

Fukuda Haruo 福田晴夫

1949-malemashiko potteryFrom Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture. Came to Mashiko because he was attracted to Shoji Hamada. Became independent in 1975. Placed in JAPAN CERAMIC ART EXHIBITION, New Works Exhibition and Japan Folk Crafts Exhibition. Made tableware for Ginza Mikasakaikan. (more…)

Fukuda Hosui 福田豊水

1928-?maleshodai potteryGraduated from Saga High School. In 1958, aimed at restoring Shodai ware. Studied under Hamada Shoji. The Japan Folk Crafts Museum Exhibition Honorable Mention and Association Award. Representing Kumamoto Prefecture at Ceramics in Living Exhibition. The First Kurashi-no-kogei-ten Grand Prize. Placed in West Japan Ceramics Exhibition Prime Minister’s Award, etc. (more…)

Fukuda Syo 福田翔

1951-malekyo potteryIn 1971, studied under Tuzuka Mitsuru at Kyo-ware Kajuji Goen. Later, trained in porcelain painting and ink brush painting. In 1984, opened a Rakudo kiln in Kaseyama, Kizugawa, Soraku District. Nihon Nangain Exhibition Honorable Mention and the Highest Honors Award. A Nihon Nangain official member. Mainly work with ink brush painting. (more…)

Fukuda Tadao 福田忠夫

1939 –maleFrom Daegu, South Korea. Graduated from Saga Prefectural Arita Technical High SchoolCeramics Department. Studied under Uno Sango and Iwabuchi Shigeya in Kyoto. In 1971, built a kiln in Takeo, Saga Prefecture. Placed in Western Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition and JAPAN TRADITIONAL Kogei EXHIBITION. Personal exhibition at Kumamoto Iwataya Department Store, Shinjku Isetan Department Store, Tokyo Gallery GEN and Reinanzaka Gallery. Yakishime and ash glaze. (more…)

Fukuda Kenji 福田憲二

1950-2008maleFrom Kesenuma, Miyagi Prefecture. Graduated from Miyagikenritsu High School and Wako University Department of Art. Trained in Mashiko in 1975. Next year, went back to his hometown, built a kiln and became independent. Studied under Kamoda Shoji. Placed in Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition, New Work Exhibition, JAPAN CERAMIC ART EXHIBITION and Chunichi international exhibition of ceramic arts. Presented his works at Ginza Toshin Gallery and Michinoku Ceramics Exhibition at Ginza Mitsukoshi Department. Mainly work with inlay work. (more…)

Fukuda Katsumi 福田勝実

1945-malemashiko potteryFrom Mashiko. Graduated from Shibaura Institute of Technology. After working as a technician at TOSHIBA CORPORATION, created porcelain by studying under his father. In 1975, became independent. Placed in Traditional Kogei New Work Exhibition, Musashino Exhibition, etc. Marbled, zogan, engobe ash glaze. (more…)

Fukuda Ichiraku 福田一楽

1940-malebizen potteryHis real first name is Mamoru. Studied under his father, the first Ichiraku. Started making ceramics in 1973 and took the name of the second generation Ichiraku at the same time as Hatsugama (first burn in that kiln) in 1980. Specialized in square flower vases, pail and flower vases. Scorched surface coloring fire marks and Shioyaki (burn with salt). (more…)

Fukushima Wakoku 福島和国

1928-?maleChanging his career from television writer, opened Matsue Toen Wakoku Kiln in 1965. Completed Department of Ceramics, Shimane Institute of Industrial Research. Placed in Fukui Prefecture Comprehensive Art Exhibition. Japan Traditional Kogei Chugoku Branch Exhibition, All Kansai Exhibition and Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition. In 1980, 15th Year Anniversary of Creating Ceramics Exhibition at Shimane Prefectural Museum. Tea-related porcelain with Ido, Tenmoku, yellow-Seto ware. (more…)

Fukushima Minoru 福島実

1942-malemashiko potteryFrom Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. Graduated from Takasaki Commercial High School. In 1968, joined Tsukamoto Co.,Ltd. Studied under Motofuji Shiro. In 1972, built a kiln and became independent in Mashiko. Personal exhibition at Mashiko Co-Sales Center every year. Group exhibition, personal exhibition and so on in Ustunomiya, Tokyo and Takasaki. (more…)

Fukushima Haruo 福島晴雄

1949-malemashiko potteryFrom Masuko-cho. Graduated from Maoka Technical High School. Trained at Mashiko O Kiln. In 1971, built the kiln and became independent. Placed in Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition, Musashino Exhibition, etc. Group exhibition at Shinjuku Keio Department, Tokyo Central and Chiba Rokuro. Mainly works with ash glazed, akae and sgraffito. (more…)

Fukushima Takeyuki 福島武征

1944-malekutani porcelainPseudonym Buzan. Graduated from Ishikawa Technical Senior High School, Design Department. Studied under Nakajima Juko. Consecutively placed in Ishikawa Prefecture Kutaniware New Pieces Exhibition. Father of Pottery Festival Anniversary Exhibition Top Prize. FINE ART EXHIBITION SOUZOUTEN Bronze Prize. Fellow Member Award, a member. The First Traditional Kutani ware Craft Exhibition Honorable Mention, etc. Commissioned by the prefecture for International Craft Conference Exhibition and National Traditional Industry Exhibition. Presented the works at New Face I Ceramic Arts Exhibition hosted by British Embassy, New Face II Ceramic Arts Exhibition by American Center, etc. Mainly works with overglazes and gold. (more…)

Fukushima Kiyofumi 福島清文

1953-maleiga potteryFrom Marubashira. Graduated from Shiga Prefectural High School, ceramic department (current name). Completed Kyoto Prefectural Ceramists’ Technical Institute (current name). Trained at Shigaraki Kiln. In 1975, built and opened Mukai Kiln. Selected and awarded at Mie Prefecture Exhibition, FINE ART EXHIBITION SOUZOUTEN, Daisan bunmei art exhibition and Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Inheriting the tradition in Iga and mainly works on tea pottery. (more…)

Fukushima Kazuo 福島一夫

1950-malebizen potteryFrom Akasaka-cho, Okayama Prefecture. Graduated from Kyushu Sangyo University, School of Art and Design. After studying at Shunkoen, studied under Uragami Zenji. In 1982, built the kiln and became independent. Specialties are flower vases, porcelain sake pieces, scrimshaw, Goma and Hidasuki. (more…)

Fukita Chiaki 吹田千明

1956-femaleGraduated from Tama Art University, Graduate School of Art and Design. Department of Ceramics, Glass and Metal Works. Studies under Nakamura Kinpei. Personal exhibitions at Akasaka Inui Gallery, Gallery America, etc. (more…)