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Fujiwara Rakuzan 1st 初代 藤原楽山

? – 1930?malebizen potteryFrom Bizen, Okayama. Studied Japanese painting from around the age of 15 but later switched to pottery. Started his own Rakuzan kiln and learned red stoneware and Ao-Bizen techniques through self-education. Presented an earthenware pot at Emperor Hirohito’s coronation in 1928. Well-known as the artist who devised shioao (salt blue), in which salt is thrown into the kiln during the final stage of firing. Excelled in tea sets, incense burners, and decorations. (more…)

Furutani Kazuya 古谷和也

1976-maleshigaraki potteryBorn as the 1st son of the Shigaraki ware potter Furutani Michio. After graduating from a university in Yamaguchi and a vocational school in Kyoto, studied under his father starting in 1998. However, after his father’s passing in 2000 due to illness, virtually studied ceramics alone and took over his father’s kiln before starting 2 other cellar kilns in 2002 and 2005.Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Kinki Branch Exhibition for the first time in 2003. Mainly presented works at private exhibitions during private exhibitions in galleries and department stores. (more…)

Fukushima Buzan 福島武山

1944-malekutani porcelainFrom Ishikawa Prefecture. Spent many years studying and pursuing traditional techniques of detailed red paintings for Kutani ware, which prospered during the late Edo period to the Meiji era. One of the best painters of modern Kutani ware artists.Mainly thrived at the Sozo Bijutsu Exhibition, Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, and private exhibitions. In addition to winning awards during the aforementioned exhibitions, won the Tokyo Governor’s Award, the Asahi Newspaper Special Award, and the Hokka Award at the Sozo Bijutsu Exhibition, the Award of Excellence, the Technical Award, and the Honorable Mention Award at the Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition, (more…)

Fukunaga Ikuo 福永幾夫

1961-malekutani porcelainAfter graduating from junior college, studied under master Miyamoto Tadao of painted Kutani ware and studied ceramic techniques and ceramic painting.Later started a kiln in 1991 and became independent. Selected for the Sozo Bijutsu Exhibition, Traditional Kutani Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Also presented works at private exhibitions in galleries.Developed products by arranging Ko-Kutani ware in a modern fashion. (more…)

Fujiwara Rakuzan 2nd 二代 藤原楽山

1910-1996malebizen potteryFrom Okayama Prefecture. 3rd son of the 1st generation Fujiwara Rakuzan and started making ceramics by studying under his father around the age of 20. Inherited the title of 2nd generation Fujiwara Rakuzan upon his father’s passing. Had absolutely no interest in status, fame, or wealth, having a complete artisan spirit and moody personality, and is said to have only made ceramics when he was in the mood to do so. There are few remaining works, which have become valuable.Work style included Ao-Bizen coloring created by his father, the 1st generation, and produced incense burners, tea sets, and teacups. (more…)

Fujii Tatsukichi 藤井達吉

1881-1964maleFrom Aichi Prefecture. An artist who thrived from the Taisho to Showa eras in various fields including Japanese painting, cloisonne ware, metalworking, bamboo-working, paper-working, lacquering, embroidery, dyeing, writing, waka poetry, and other crafts in addition to pottery. (more…)

Hirono Toshihiko 廣野俊彦

1961-malekyo potteryRepeatedly made ceramics under Kondo Yuzo and Kondo Hiroshi. Excelled in painting with natural zaffre glaze, as well as overglazes and other works based on Chinese porcelain. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition for the first time in 1996 and won Special Selection the following year. Started a studio in Gojo, Kyoto in 1998 and has held private exhibitions every year. (more…)

Higaki Seishi 檜垣青子

1949-femaleraku potteryFemale artist of modern Raku ware whose grandfather is Yorigami Sohaku, the founder of the Unge ware kiln, and father is Higaki Soraku of Raku ware.When the wife of Higaki Soraku took on the name of the 2nd generation Soraku in 1985, received the artist name of Seishi from master Izumi Soko of the Urasenke school and started making ceramics.Created tea-things. (more…)

Hirosawa Hiromi 廣澤洋海

1945-malehagi potteryFrom Yamaguchi Prefecture. Selected for the 1st Art Exhibition in 1973 for works created while doing other work. Completely left the life of an office worker in 1985 at the age of 40 and focused exclusively on ceramics. Pursued open work and craft techniques. Mainly produced incense burners, such as the “Shichiho Kagome Sukashibori Koro (seven treasures woven-bamboo open work incense burner).” (more…)

Hineno Sakuzo 日根野作三

1901-1984malemino potteryWorked at the Kyoto National Ceramic Experimental Institute since the end of World War II and researched designs for new vessels. After retirement, endeavored to instruct the youth about ceramic techniques in Toki, Tokoname, Nagoya, Yokkaichi, Shigaraki, and other locations as a free ceramic designer. Guided Tsukamoto Kaiji, who became a living national treasure, and numerous other excellent potters. Hamada Shoji even wrote in his book that 80% of modern ceramic designs at the time were influenced by him.Preferred to create Raku ware, such as Kuro Raku teabowls. (more…)

Hiraga Gennai 平賀源内

1726-1779malegennai potteryAfter visiting Nagasaki, Kyoto, Osaka, and other places, studied herbalism under Tamura Genyu in Edo.Thrived as an herbalist, Gesaku writer, and Joruri writer. Introduced the Elekiter (static electricity generator), oil paintings, and other forms of Western culture. Demonstrated his brilliance by presenting fireproof cloth, Gennai ware, Gesaku, and Joruri puppets. (more…)

Hayashi Kuniyoshi 林邦佳

1949-maleStudied Japanese painting under Nishimura Shojiro in 1967 and enrolled in the Faculty of Sculpture at Nihon University College of Art the following year. Later dropped out and studied abroad in various countries in Asia and the United States. Started working at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Nagoya Industrial Experimental Institute in 1973, researched the science behind Chinese antique porcelain, and started a kiln in Suhara, Seto in 1975 to become independent. Cooperated in the establishment of MOA Mexico Ceramic School in 1982. Activities are focused on private exhibitions. Won the 2004 Japan Ceramic Society President’s (more…)

Hayashi Kyosuke 林恭助

1962-maleEntered Toki Municipal Ceramic Experimental Institute in 1985 as a trainee. Selected for the 30th Ceramic Design Competition the following year. Studied under the living human treasure Kato Kozo in 1989 and produced a ceramic tile as the symbolic monument for the “Chubu no Takumikan” World Design Exposition in the same year. Started a kiln in his home and became independent. Selected for the 20th Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition and won the Best Work Award at the 43rd Gifu Prefectural Art Exhibition. Also won numerous awards at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and other exhibitions. Succeeded in recreating the Yohen (more…)

Hara Kenji 原憲司

1947-malemino potteryAfter studying under Kato Takuo, independently researched pottery fragments of Ko-Mino ware and produced works, with a focus on Kizeto ware.Also produced Shino, Black Oribe ware, and Shino ware. Mainly left masterpieces of vessels, such as tea bowls, sake vessels, and pots. Held numerous private exhibitions at Ginza Kuroda Touen gallery and other venues. (more…)

Hayama Yuki 葉山有樹

1961-malearita porcelainStarted training at the local Imari ware kiln in 1975 for 10 years. Started a kiln in Yamauchi, Saga in 1985 and became independent. Held his first private exhibition at the ANA Hotel in 1990. Presented works at galleries across Japan thereafter.Also exhibited at the Uraku Main Gallery in 1991 and held an exhibition at the German Culture Center in 1998.Engaged in elaborate paintings using perspective methods that make the paintings appear to be of a solid color from afar but elaborate from up close.Works include incense burners, vases, and decorative plates. (more…)

Hayashi Tan’yu 林淡幽

1945-maleFrom Kyoto. After graduating from university, received ceramic training from his uncle, the 2nd generation Hayashi Enzan, and became independent in 1971 under the artist name of Tanyu. Also received the name of Gozan kiln for his kiln from Takeda Ekijyu, the chief priest of Kenninji, in 1973.Trained further, such as by studying tea ceremonies and tea bowls under the guidance of master Tachibana Daiki of Daitoku-ji starting in 1977. Range of works is based on Kyo ware and includes colored paintings and Ninsei copies.Works are mainly presented at private exhibitions. (more…)

Hayashi Mokuu 林沐雨

1901-1991maleStudied ceramic techniques under his father, started working at the Imperial Household Agency Article Manufacturing Site in 1921, and became independent in 1926.Also studied for 5 years under the 5th generation Kiyomizu Rokubey starting in 1928. Later started making ceramics at his own kiln under the artist name of Mokuu.Certified as a Traditional Craft Technique Preserver in 1946 after World War II. His works also received high praise at exhibitions and trade fairs in Japan, New York, Germany, London, and various countries in Europe and the Americas. There are many fans of his work in Japan and overseas. His bonsai (more…)

Nishioka Yoshihiro 西岡良弘

1954-malekaratsu potteryBorn as the 1st son of Nishioka Koju. Studied under his father and started making ceramics in 1972. Also participated in the Goyokai led by Arakawa Toyozo as a member starting in 1977.Held a trio exhibition with Tahara Kenji (presently Tobei) and Kawase Takeshi in 1981, a tableware exhibition at Akasaka Green Gallery in 1986, a private exhibition at the Mitsukoshi in Nihombashi in 1987, a private exhibition at the Matsuzakaya Main Shop in Nagoya in 1992, and a father and son exhibition at Osaka Dojima Gallery in 200. Mainly presented works at private and group exhibitions. Produced tableware, (more…)

Nishimura Shunko 西村春湖

1886-1953maleawata potterybizen potteryBorn in Kyoto. Studied ceramics under Aoyama Shunko, the Awata ware potter. Moved to Imbe in Bizen around the late Meiji era and started a kiln.Focused on researching Bizen ware thereafter and left countless masterpieces of lion, human, and bird sculptures, as well as excellent teapots with elaborate shapes. Known at the time as one of the 3 master Bizen potters along with Mimura Tokei and Kaneshige Toyo.After Shunko’s passing, the Shunko-en studio was established by volunteers to honor his techniques.To add, Shunko’s representative pupils include the late Uragami Zenji, the prefectural intangible cultural property. (more…)

Hirosaki Hiroya 廣崎裕哉

1933-maleBorn in Tokyo. Following work at the Tochigi Prefecture Ceramics Mentoring Center, trained at Tsukamoto Ceramics Factory. Studied under Hamada Shoji and Ishiguro Munemaro. Recipients of the Prefectural Art Festival Special Prize. Invited to the New Crafts Association, Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition, New Works Exhibition, Northern Kanto Art Exhibition, Japanese Ceramics Exhibition, Valoris International Exhibition, Central Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition, All Japan Traditional Crafts Selection Exhibition, Japanese Ceramics Overseas Exhibition. Held solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi, Osaka, Kyoto Takashimaya, Kanto-ri, Ginza Kuroda Toen, Minami-Aoyama Green G. Primarily focused on white porcelain, celadon, cinnabar. (more…)