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Eiichi Shibuya

渋谷 英一
Ceramic Artist • 1979 –

A ceramic artist based in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Eiichi entered the world of ceramics under the guidance of his grandfather, who was a potter. Although he uses the traditional Daido-tsuchi clay local to Hagi, Eiichi’s work is characterized by a unique expression that does not adhere to traditional norms. Fascinated by the beauty of the passage of time seen in ancient cultural assets, he creates works such as the “Chi-no-utsuwa” series, which are inspired by the passage of time in modern forms. He is dedicated to creating artistic expressions that allow one to feel the extraordinary within the ordinary.

BASED IN
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture

POINT OF VIEW

Hailing from the city of Hagi, known for its rich historical heritage, Eiichi Shibuya creates works that capture the essence of beauty brought about by the passage of time. His creations are full of creativity and embody a presence that feels both contemporary and timeless, exuding a serene and profound atmosphere as if they have been there for a long time. The time that the artist himself will add in the future is likely to contribute to the further development of his work.

CRAFT ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

2011

Choza Award, 30th Anniversary Grand Prize

Yamaguchi Prefecture Art Exhibition, Selected Prize (thereafter, Excellence Prize and Honorable Mention)

2012

Nishi-Nippon Ceramic Art Exhibition, R Prize

2013

Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition, Selected for the show (since then, a regular member)

2016

The Hagi Taishou（Grand Prix）of Contemporary Ceramics IV, Grand Prize

2018

The 5th Tobi (The Ceramic Art Society of Japan) Exhibition, Best of show (The Ceramic Art Society of Japan Prize)

Yamaguchi Prefecture Art and Culture Promotion, Excellence Award

2019

Yamaguchi Traditional Craft Exhibition, Sogo Prize (Hagi Yamaguchi Shinkin Bank Prize in 2023)

2020

The 4th Japan Ceramic Society Encouragement Prize, Selected for show

2022

Ceramics of the Past and of the Future: The Timelessness of Traditional Japanese Craft Arts, Exhibited

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