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Kinjo Jiro 金城次郎

1912- 2004maletsuboya potteryliving national treasureBorn in Naha. Began working with ceramics at the age of 13, studying under Hamada Shoji. Later apprenticed at a kiln-equipped shop that produced ceramics typically representative of Okinawa. Went independent in 1972. Certified as a prefectural intangible cultural technology property holder for Okinawan ceramics. Recipient of the Okinawa Times Art Award, Japan Folk Art Museum Award, Kokugakai Exhibition Excellence Award, Modern Master Craftsman Exhibition Labor Minister’s Award, many others. Permanent installation at the Romanian National Folk Art Museum. Exhibited at the Japan Ceramics Masters Exhibition. The Okinawa Crafts Exhibition (sponsored by the National Museum of (more…)

Okabe Mineo 岡部嶺男

1919 – 1990malemino potteryEldest son of Kato Tokuro. Graduated from the Prefectural Seto Ceramic School. After being discharged, won the Nitten Exhibition Hokuto Award and Prague International Ceramic Exhibition Grand Prize, and later, the Japan Craft Art Association Honorable Mention Award and Brussels Expo Grand Prize. Unaffiliated since around 1963. Pursued celadon at the kiln in Hiratobashi, moved the kiln in 1970, and completed Beishoku celadon. (more…)

Eiraku Zengoro 16th Sokuzen 十六代 永楽善五郎 即全

1917-1998malekyo potteryEiraku Sokuzen. Completed Kyoto City Art School. In 1934 he succeeded the title 16th Zengoro. Post-war, Senkejishoku Senmatsukai was held at Osaka Matsuzakaya, and afterwards this was held annually. In 1959 he created the Kyoto Traditional Ceramic Artist Association and became its chairman. The Senkejishoku Jubikai was also revived. Afterwards it was biannually held in Kyoto. Held solo exhibition in Nihonbashi, Osaka, and Kyoto Takashimaya. His works were mainly in decoration, dyeing, hoka, and shuzui porcelain. (more…)

Imaizumi Imaemon 13th 十三代 今泉今右衛門

1926-2001malearita porcelainnabeshima porcelainliving national treasureThe eldest son of Imaemon XII, Imaemon XIII studied at Arita Technical School and Tokyo Schhol of Fine Arts before returning to his hometown to study pottery under his father.In 1975, his father passed away and he became the 13th Imaemon. (During this time, he participated in exhibitions such as the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition and the Issui Society Exhibition, was conferred the Issui Society Chairman’s Award and the Japan Kogei Association Chairman’s Award, as well as was nominated for member and regular member of both exhibitions.)After his succession, Imaemon XIII arranged solo exhibitions in various (more…)

Ito Sekisui 5th 五代 伊藤赤水

1941-malemumyoi potteryliving national treasureBorn in Sado County, Niigata Prefecture. He was born as the eldest son of the fourth generation of Sekisui, whose real name is Yoichi. After graduating from Kyoto Institute of Technology in 1966, he studied Mumyoi ware under his grandfather, the third generation, and was selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 1972. In 1976, he succeeded to the name of Sekisui V. He continued to research and refine his techniques. In 1985, he was awarded the Prince Chichibu Cup for the best work at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. In 1993, to celebrate the wedding (more…)

Kimura Morikazu 木村盛和

1921-2015maleFrom Kyoto. Studied Tetsu-yu iron glaze (Tenmoku-yu glaze) as Sawamura Jiro’s assistant at the Imperial Ceramic Experimental Institute. Became independent in 1946 at Gojo-zaka and moved the kiln in Asahi-cho, Fukui prefecture after being in Yamashina. Won the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition Award of Excellence. Won the Japan Ceramic Society Award and other awards. Held a private exhibition at the Takashimaya in Yokohama. (more…)

Kitamura Takashi 北村隆

1946-malekutani porcelainFrom Komatsu, Ishikawa. Studied under the potter Asakura Isokichi from a young age. Selected for the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition and the Japanese Modern Fine Art Exhibition. Member of the Japan Modern Fine Art Association. Engaged in a wide range of activities, including production of a Ko-Kutani style design of an original painting by Shimizu Kosho from Todaiji. Works focus on gold leaf under the glaze and Takando-style gold decorations. (more…)

Kanzaki Shiho 神崎紫峰

1942-maleshigaraki potteryFrom Shigaraki. Graduated from the Faculty of Law at Kansai University. Studied under Matsuyama Suketoshi of Mino ware. Made ceramics at the Shigaraki Ware Genyo Kiln Mukaiyama Studio. Pursued natural Shizen-yu glaze to the extreme through firing in a cellar kiln for up to 2 weeks. Always insisted on private exhibitions. Held customary private exhibitions at the Hankyu in Osaka, Nakamiya Gallery, Mitsukoshi, Kichijoji, Matsudo, Takasaki, Tachikawa, the Isetan in Shizuoka, Jikou Kamakura, and the Mitsukoshi in Nihombashi. (more…)

Kawase Shinobu 川瀬忍

1950-maleFrom Kanagawa Prefecture. Grandfather was Chikuo, father was Chikushun, and uncle was Mitsuyuki from Kyoto. Works focus on celadon. Won the Japan Ceramic Society Award and other awards. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition and other exhibitions. Held private exhibitions at Kandori in Kioicho and other venues. Official member of the Japan Craft Art Association. (more…)

Kamada Koji 鎌田幸二

1948-maleGraduated from the Kyoto Ceramic Training Institute. Later became an instructor at the institute. Left the institute in 1977 and later focused on making ceramics. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition and other exhibitions. Held private exhibitions at Osaka Central Gallery, Kuroda Toen in Ginza, the Takashimaya in Kyoto, the Okumura Gallery in Tokyo, the Mitsukoshi in Nihombashi, the Nomura Art Museum in Kyoto, and other venues. Works focus on Tetsu-yu iron glaze and Tenmoku-yu glaze. Official member of the Japan Craft Art Association. (more…)

Kaneshige Sozan 金重素山

1909-1995malebizen potteryYounger brother of the living national treasure Toyo, and after serving as an assistant, instructed the Oomoto Kameyama kiln and Tsuruyama kiln. Returned home in 1964 and started the Enzan kiln. Fired a work using the Momoyama style Hidasuki technique for the first time in an electric kiln for the first time in 1965. Started Ushigami lower kiln in Imbe in 1982. Prefectural important intangible cultural property. Held private exhibitions at Kochukyo and other venues. (more…)

Aoki Mokubei 青木木米

1767-1833malekyo potterykutani porcelainAoki Mokubei was born in the Gion district of Kyoto as Aoki Sahei.From childhood, he was a student of the well known artist and Confucianist Kou Fuyou, who had a strong influence on his upbringing.When he visited Kimura Kenkadou of Osaka, he found among his book collection a book written by the Chinese Shuryuutei called “Guide to Ceramics”, which, it is said, inspired him to decide that ceramic art was his life’s calling.It is said that his mentors in ceramic art were Okuda Eisen, who taught him how to work porcelain, and Houzan Bunzou the 11th, who taught (more…)

Arakawa Toyozo 荒川豊蔵

1894-1985malemino potteryliving national treasureAround 1586, Shino ware suddenly appeared in records of tea ceremonies, being used as the bowl The Shino ware was being used as the tea bowl in tea ceremonies. During the Keicho period, problems with production efficiency and other issues caused a decline and eventually a complete halt in production.Arakawa Toyozo, after experiencing much difficulty, revived the tradition of Shino ware, which became a success. He was eventually named a Living National Treasure and is regarded as one of the finest potters in history.Born on March 21st, 1894. Educated by Miyanaga Tozan, went to Kamakura and aided (more…)

Abe Anjin 安倍安人

1938-malebizen potteryHis real name is Shoichi. Born in Osaka City. Studied Western-style painting under Miyamoto Saburo. He started his career with Raku ware, and in 1972 he built an underground kiln in Ehime, and made tea scoops with clay from Shigaraki and Bizen. In recent years, he has opened a new kiln in Ushimado, Oku-gun, Okayama. (more…)

Aoki Ryuzan 青木龍山

1926-2008maleBecame independent in 1953 and took the name Aoki Ryuzan. In 1971, he was specially selected for the Nitten exhibition. Since then, he has been active as a member of the Modern Craft and Beauty Association, a member of the 1st Prefectural Art and Culture Council, the Minister of Education Award at the Japan Modern Art Exhibition, the Award of the Association, a judge at the same exhibition, a judge at the 8th Exhibition, and a judge at the Gutenutenutenberg Exhibition, among others. (more…)