mashiko pottery

Yokoyama Yuichi 横山雄一

1970-malemashiko potteryBorn in Mashiko Town as the eldest son of potter Yokoyama Yoshio.1990 Graduated from Aichi Prefectural College of Ceramic Technology, Department of Design1991 Studied ceramics under the guidance of his fatherFirst solo exhibition at the Mashiko Pottery CenterWhite glazed grapevine cinnabar handled pottery1992 Produced the Nunome Cherry Blossom series of ceramicsSelected for the Tochigi Prefecture Art Festival (1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998)1994 Produced aka-e and shino ceramics1999 Instructed pottery classes2000 Produced the Gray Mikage series of ceramicsOribe wareProduced the Red Mikage series of ceramicsSolo exhibition at Toraku (more…)

Hagiwara Yoshinori 萩原芳典

1974-malemashiko potteryBorn as the 5th generation of Hagiwara Pottery1994 Completed apprentice and research student at Tochigi Prefectural Ceramics Institute　Joined Hagiwara Pottery and began making pottery2004 Selected to exhibit at the 78th National Exhibition (and subsequently selected consecutively)2007 Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the National Exhibition　Selected for the 62nd Tochigi Prefectural Art Festival Art Exhibition (consecutive selection thereafter)2008 Became a member of the Kokuga-kai　　　 Awarded Encouragement Prize at the Tochigi Prefectural Art Exhibition2009 Awarded the National Painting Prize at the National Exhibition2010 Became an associate member of the Kokuga-kai　Selected for the “25th Tochigi Art Exhibition” (and thereafter selected consecutively)2011 Solo exhibition (more…)

Sakuma Fujiya 佐久間藤也

1963-malemashiko potteryBorn in Mashiko Town. Eldest son of grandfather Sakuma Totaro and father Kenji 　1985 Graduated from Nagoya University of Arts1986 Trained at Tochigi Prefectural Ceramics Training Center, joined Sakuma Totaro Kiln1996 Tower of London from Nikko Toshogu, Royal Armor Museum　Produced matcha kettle for donation to the Fukutokuan, Leeds New Wing, Leeds, England1999 “The 73rd National Exhibition”, first time exhibited, first prize winner (and thereafter consecutive prize winners)2003 Awarded the Newcomer’s Prize at the 77th National Exhibition2004 Became a member of the Kokuga-kai2005 Awarded the National Painting Prize at the 79th National Exhibition, promoted to Associate Member of the National (more…)

Shimaoka Kei 島岡桂

1978-malemashiko potteryBorn in Tokyo, the second son of Fudeya Hitoshi (Japanese painting) and Fudeya Yoshiko (glass art)1996 Graduated from Utsunomiya Junior College High School, Culinary Arts1997 Graduated from Tochigi Prefectural Ceramics Institute (apprenticeship)　Trained for 6 years under his grandfather, Shimaoka Tatsuzo, living national treasure. 2003 Started production at Shimaoka Pottery　Held graduation exhibition at Ginza Takumi, Tokyo2004 Solo exhibition at Matsuya Ginza (and annually thereafter)2005 Solo exhibition at Hankyu Umeda (and annually thereafter)　Solo exhibition held at Seibu Department Store Ikebukuro (and annually thereafter)　Adopted by Shimaoka Tatsuzo.2007 Exhibited at JARFO “New York Sake Exhibition　Succeeded to Shimaoka Pottery2011 Exhibited at “The Beauty of (more…)

Shimaoka Ryuta 島岡龍太

1952-malemashiko potteryBorn in Mashiko, eldest son of Shimaoka Tatsuzo1976 Graduated from Kyoto Institute of Technology1981 Studied at Goda Ceramic Research Institute1987 Solo exhibition at Aoyama Green Gallery (every other year)1989 Solo exhibition at Osaka Hankyu Department Store1990 Solo exhibition at Matsuya, Ginza2004 “Two Men’s Exhibition” with Mashiko Tsukamoto2007 “Parent and Child Exhibition” with Mashiko Tsukamoto2011 Aoyama Beniya “Two Men’s Exhibition　Beyond the Damage to the Ceramic Industry in Mashiko and the Northern Kanto Region　Exhibition of ceramics by 12 up-and-coming artists (more…)

Hashimoto Shuichi 橋本秀一

1954-malemashiko potteryBorn in Mashiko1980 Studied under Hamada Atsuya1984 Built own kiln in Osawa, Mashiko1991 “Japan Folk Crafts Museum Exhibition” Selected2000 “Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition” Selected　Exhibited in “The 20th Century of Tochigi Prefecture Art II: The Thousand Year Door Exhibition” at Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts2003 “Mashiko Contemporary Artists Ceramics Exhibition2004 “100 Ceramic Artists of Mashiko”, Contemporary Art in Mashiko2007 ” Hamada Shoji and His Genealogy Exhibition” exhibited (more…)

Hamada Tomoo 濱田友緒

1967-malemashiko potteryBorn in Mashiko Town. Second son of Hamada Shinsaku, grandson of Hamada Shoji1991 Completed Graduate School of Tama Art University1995 Traveled to England on a delegation from the town of Mashiko. St. Ives, London2000 Pottery East&West Exhibition, Ditchling Museum of Art　Exhibited and demonstrated2001 Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi (and every other year thereafter)2002 The Japan-America Cultural Center, Los Angeles　Exhibited in “Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Artists Exhibition2005 Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art　Exhibited in “Three Generations of Hamada-gama: Shoji, Shinsaku, and Tomoo2009 Solo exhibition at Reach Pottery, St. Ives　　 　Hamada Kiln Three Generations Exhibition” at Packer Gallery, Boston　Demonstrations (more…)

Oka Sakura 岡左久良

1938-malemashiko potteryBorn in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. His grandfather was Kawabata Ryushi (1885-1966), a Japanese painter and haiku poet. Studied under Hamada Shoji for 11 years. In 1989, he built a kiln at his home in Eifuku-cho, Suginami, Tokyo, and began his creative activities. He held his first solo exhibition at Daimaru in Kyoto and his second at Takashimaya in Tokyo. (more…)

Goda Yoshimichi 合田好道

1910-2000malemashiko potteryBorn in Toyohama-cho, Mitoyo-gun (now Kanonji City), Kagawa Prefecture. In 1925, he dropped out of Mitoyo Junior High School and moved to Beppu. In 1930, he met Koyama Fujio, Chokai Seiji, Ryoji Kumata, and Aizu Yaichi. In 1939, through Fujio Koyama, he came to know Asakawa Noritaka. In 1942, he opened the craft store “MON (Gate)” with Itoh Yasubei, which also served as a coffee shop. He displayed works by Tomimoto Kenkichi, Ishiguro Munemaro, Kitaoji Rosanjin, Arakawa Toyozo, and Hamada Shoji. In 1946, he moved to Mashiko with the help of Hamada Shoji. In 1946, he moved to Mashiko (more…)

Murasawa Jun 村澤享

1979-malemashiko potteryBorn in 1979, Mashiko-cho, Haga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture. Murasawa is the 5th generation of famous pottery brand, “Murasawa Toen”, which was first founded in 1905. There is an anticipation in the community for him to be the next young leader of Mashiko pottery, and he has received many awards in Tochigi Pref., Japan. His award-winning pottery pieces are displayed at his pottery shop in Mashiko-cho. Murasawa Toen’s climbing kilns, which is one of the biggest in the city, crumbled down because of the 3.11 Northern Japan earthquake in 2011. However, it has recently been reconstructed by Murasawa and kiln specialists, (more…)

Horikoshi Miki 堀越美紀

1950-femalemashiko potteryBorn in Tokyo. Graduated from the Joshibi Junior College of Art and Design. Became an apprentice under her father, Horikoshi Einosuke and began to pursue creating ceramics. Accepted in the Tochigi Prefectural Exhibition, Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, New Work Exhibition, and the Daisan Bunmei Art Exhibition. Various overseas inspections. Created a Peace Memorial monument in 1984 by the request from the Republic of Panama. Held solo exhibitions at Nagoya Matsuzakaya, Hachioji Daimaru, Matsudo Urban G, Ginza Mitsukoshi, Matsuzakaya, and more. Primarily works with iron painting and ash glaze. (more…)

Furuhashi Hisanori 古橋尚憲

1947-malemashiko potteryBorn in Tokyo. Graduated from the Kitasato University School of Medicine Hygiene department. After resigning from Toyo Brewery, entered the Tochigi Prefecture Industrial Technology Center. Studied under Mimura Zenzo. Became independent in 1977. (more…)

Furukawa Toshiko 古川俊子

1939-femalemashiko potteryBorn in Tokyo. Graduated the Art Crafts department of the Tokyo University of the Arts. Same school as her husband, Furukawa Takahisa. Studied under Kato Hajime. Accepted in various exhibitions including the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition. Became an official member of the Japan Art Crafts Association in 1978. Held solo exhibitions at Kandori in Kioicho and more. Primarily creates Akae pottery. (more…)

Chikaraishi Shunji 力石俊二

1947-malemashiko potteryBorn in Kanagawa Prefecture. Graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. Became independent in Mashiko in 1974. Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and others. Solo exhibitions at Ikebukuro Seibu Department Store and others. Painted in overglaze enamels and blue and white. (more…)

Tayama Mitsutaka 田山光孝

1947-malemashiko potteryBorn in Nikko City, Japan. Graduated from Hosei University. Trained at the Tochigi Ceramic Industry Training Institute. Studied under Sakata Jinnai, Furukawa Takahisa, and Kamoda Shoji. Built a kiln in Mashiko in 1976. Selected for the New Traditional Craft Exhibition and the Musashino Exhibition. Solo exhibitions at Utsunomiya, Ikebukuro Seibu Department Store, Shinjuku Isetan Department Store, Kurosaki Sogo Department Store, Yamagata Jujiya Department Store, etc. His works are mainly white porcelain and celadon. (more…)

Tanaka Midori 田中みどり

1948-femalemashiko potteryBorn in Kyoto City. Graduated from Hiyoshioka High School, Department of Arts and Crafts. Completed the Kyoto Industrial Research Institute. Established her own kiln in Mashiko in 1972. Her work has been selected for the Women’s Ceramic Art Exhibition and others. She uses mainly straw ash glaze and other ash glazes to create patterns with fluency. Solo exhibitions and group exhibitions. (more…)

Tanaka Masao 田中正生

1945-malemashiko potteryBorn in Mashiko. In 1971, he built a cellar kiln and became an independent potter. 1974, he went to Shigaraki to study under Ogawa Seiho. 1975, he returned his hometown and built a salt kiln. 1980, he moved to Kitagoya, Mashiko Town and opened a climbing kiln. He has had solo and group exhibitions every year since 1976, including a two-person exhibition with Sakuma Kenji. Works mainly with salt glaze, high-fired unglazed ceramics, scorched surface coloring, and ash glaze. (more…)

Takeda Toshio 武田敏男

1932-malemashiko potteryBorn in Toyama Prefecture. Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art. Studied under Yonezawa Soho, Kitade Toujiro, and Tamura Koichi. Became independent in 1964. Joined Zodo-kai. Won prizes at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition and the Traditional Craft Exhibition. Held solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Takashimaya Department store and others. Focused on wax resist and double glaze work. Full member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Takeshita Takaya 竹下孝哉

1941-malemashiko potteryBorn in Taipei.Graduated from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Graduated from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and began making pottery in 1971. He has been selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, the New Traditional Craft Exhibition, and others.He has been working on modern art, mainly using the kneading technique. (more…)

Daiguji Michiko 大宮司道子

1933-femalemashiko potteryGraduated from Women’s College of Art. After working as a junior high school teacher, entered Mashiko. Studied under Kamoda Shoji and Daimyoji Takahito. She has won prizes at the Women’s Ceramic Art Exhibition, the New Traditional Craft Exhibition, and the Kita-Kanto Art Exhibition. Participated in various overseas exhibitions. Solo exhibitions at Takasaki Takashimaya Department Store and others. Mainly works with high-fired unglazed ceramics with scorched surface coloring. (more…)