mashiko pottery

Okuma Toshiaki 大熊敏明

1955-malemashiko potteryGraduated from the Tochigi Prefectural Mashiko Ceramic Art Training Institute in 1975. Later, he studied under Omiyaji Michiko. Awarded a prize at the Traditional Craft Exhibition and other exhibitions. Mainly produces tableware and pots with a focus on line patterns and yakishime. (more…)

Enokida Hiroshi 榎田博

1952-malemashiko potteryGraduated from Moka High School. Became independent in 1980. Awarded a prize at the Japan Traditional Crafts New Work Exhibition and others. Uses hakeme (brush marks) and kohiki (powder-spraying method). (more…)

Enokida Kouji 榎田耕治

1957-malemashiko potteryBorn in Mashiko town in Tochigi Prefecture. Graduated from Tochigi Prefecture Moka Agriculture High School in food science. Later, he trained at the Prefectural Ceramic Institution, and became independent in 1980. (more…)

Enokida Katsuhiko 榎田勝彦

1942-malemashiko potteryThe fourth Enoki potter. He inherited the family business of creating ceramics in 1963. His works were selected for exhibitions such as the Japan Traditional Exhibition, the New Works Exhibition, the Japan Ceramic Exhibition. He won the Japanese Folk Crafts Exhibition gold award, first prize, and the Traditional Industrial Exhibition Prefectural Mayor Award. He held a lot of solo exhibitions throughout the country. (more…)

Uchibori Keiko 内堀恵子

1951-femalemashiko potteryGraduated Keio University with a law degree. She worked at Washimi art studio and later worked at Mashiko with her husband Toshifusa. Her works were selected for exhibitions such as the Traditional New Crafts Exhibition. (more…)

Uchibori Toshifusa 内堀敏房

1948-malemashiko potteryBorn in Tokyo. Graduated from Tokyo Bunkyo High School. In 1971, moved to Mashiko and worked for Hanawa Toen, and there opened his kiln in 1977. His works were selected for exhibitions such as the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. He held solo exhibitions in places such as Tokyo Central Museum of Art, Nihonbashi Takashimaya, Ikebukuro Seibu, and Ginza Kurodatoen. He specialized in combining engobe with iron and kuresu drawings. He was a full-time member of the Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Iwashita Tetsuo 岩下哲夫

1948-malemashiko potterySixth generation head of the Mashiko ware kiln Iwashita Ceramics. Graduated from Hosei University. Later trained at the Tochigi Ceramics School, and finished his research program there. Selected for the prefecture’s arts festival, among other exhibitions. Specializes in persimmon glaze, sugar white glaze, cinnabar, Irabo glaze, and nagashikake. (more…)

Ito Iwao 伊藤巌

1948-malemashiko potteryBorn in Niihama, Ehime. Inspired by the style of Hamada Shoji, entered the Tsukamoto Ceramics Workshop. Became independent in 1976. Selected for the Traditional Craft New Works Exhibition and Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and has held personal exhibitions at locations including Shibuya Tokyu, and the Dento Gallery in Matsuyama. Specializes in fabric patterns and iron glazing. (more…)

Itoi Tetsuo 糸井哲夫

1933-malemashiko potteryBorn in Tochigi. Graduated from Tochigi High School. In 1953, began learning the arts of sculpting, woodcuts, and pottery from Suzuki Kenji. In 1960, had sculptures displayed at a Jiyu Bijutsu exhibition, Nihon Bijutsukai, and the Salon des Indépendants. In 1974, he founded his own climbing kiln with three chambers. Has held personal exhibitions at locations including the Tochi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ginza Matsuya, Tochigi Gallery, and Yoshimoto Gallery; does not participate in open call exhibitions. (more…)

Ishijima Akihiko 石嶋哲彦

1954-malemashiko potteryBorn in Tokyo. In 1974, began training at the Hagi ware Tenchozan Kaneta kiln. He later studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, before moving to Mashiko in 1980 and working at the Enokida Pottery Workshop. Founded his own independent kiln in 1981. Has been selected for the Traditional Craft New Works Exhibition and the North Kanto Art Exhibition. (more…)

Kimura Mitsuru 木村充

1939-1998malemashiko potteryFrom Fujihara, Tochigi. Married the eldest daughter of Kimura Ichiro in 1968, studied under his father-in-law Ichiro, made ceramics, and later inherited the Kimura kiln as the 2nd generation. Held private exhibitions of his late father-in-law’s posthumous works in Utsunomiya and Ueno. Held private exhibitions in Matsudo, the Isetan in Takasaki, and west Berlin. Works focus on the Kaki-yu glaze and cinnabar. (more…)

Kitamura Takahiko 北村隆彦

1940-malemashiko potteryFrom Sakaide, Kagawa. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts with a major in industrial design and joined Sharp Corporation. Studied under Sugimoto Kotaro in 1974, started a kiln in 1979, and retired and became independent in 1982. Develops tableware design at the Tochigi Prefectural Ceramics Institute. A prefectural technical advisor for ceramic design. (more…)

Kikuchi Takako 菊池挙子

1934-femalemashiko potteryFrom Hokkaido. Married into the main family of the Kikuchi kiln in 1958. Selected for the Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Craft Art, Musashino Exhibition, Women’s Association of Ceramic Art, and other exhibitions. Held private exhibitions at the Matsuya in Ginza, the Odakyu in Shinjuku, Isetan, Kuroda Toen in Shibuya, and other venues. Works focus on inlay work, yakishime, iron red overglaze, and nerikomi. (more…)

Kikuchi Akira 菊池晃

1935-malemashiko potteryFrom Mashiko. Succeeded the Kikuchi Togeien as the 4th generation. After graduating from Musashi Industrial University, later researched ceramics in the Inorganic Chemical Material Laboratory of this university. Selected for the Modern Ceramic Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Exhibited at the Japan Ceramic Art Overseas Exhibition Selection. Member of the Japanese Expressionism Board and other organizations. (more…)

Kawahara Hiromichi 河原弘道

1947-malemashiko potteryFrom Motegi. Worked at a local ceramic company and later trained at Otsuka studio. Became independent in 1974. Selected for the Shinsho Craft Art Exhibition and Japan Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Craft Art. Won the Prefectural Art Festival Honorable Mention Award and other awards. Works focus on floating. (more…)

Kawahara Kenyu 河原健雄

1951-malemashiko potteryFrom Motegi. Trained at the Tochigi Prefectural Ceramic Training Institute. Became independent in 1974. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition, Exhibition of New Works, Musashino Exhibition, Asahi Ceramic Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Won the Sobi Exhibition Shinsho Award and Fellow Member Award. Won the Shinkaiju Exhibition Fine Work Award and Effort Award. Works focus on Matsukawa crests and Kessho-yu glaze that changes in the kiln. (more…)

Kawajiri Hiroshi 川尻浩史

1946-malemashiko potteryFrom Hokkaido. Was attracted by the works of Hamada Shoji and went to Mashiko. Became independent in 1971. Won the Asian Modern Exhibition Honorable Mention Award. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Faenza International Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Held private exhibitions in New York, the Odakyu in Shinjuku, and other venues. (more…)

Karajima Koji 辛島功士

1942-malemashiko potteryFrom Hitachi. Dropped out of the Faculty of Engineering at Gunma University and later studied under Kamoda Shoji. Became independent in 1969. Selected for the Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Craft Art, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and Kita Kanto Fine Art Exhibition. Held private exhibitions at the Takashimaya in Nihombashi and other venues. Works focus on hand-forming. (more…)

Kanome So 鹿目曹

1946-malemashiko potteryReal name is Hideki. Graduated from Fukushima Prefectural Aizu High School. First trained at Tsukamoto Ceramic Studio and later participated in the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, providing technical instruction in Ethiopia. Became independent in 1976. Selected for the Shinsho Craft Art Exhibition and Japan Crafts Exhibition. Works focus on Hai-yu ash glaze, cobalt glaze, Shio-yu glaze, and inlay work. (more…)

Kaneko Kunio 金子国夫

1942-malemashiko potteryFrom Saitama Prefecture. Graduated from Toyo University. Started a kiln in Toda and later trained at Okinawa Tsuboya and Mashiko. Became independent in Mashiko in 1974. Selected for the Traditional Craft Art Musashino Exhibition and Exhibition of New Works. Held private exhibitions at the Tobu in Ikebukuro, the Isetan in Shinjuku, and the Kuroda Toen in Ginza. Works focus on Ruri Gosu, iron red overglaze, and cinnabar. (more…)