Hideki Yanashita
A ceramic artist based in Iga, Mie Prefecture, originally from Tokyo. Fascinated by pottery from the Momoyama period (1573-1603), Hideki decided to embark on a career in ceramics. After honing his skills through apprenticeship in Shigaraki, he built his own ana-gama “cave” kiln and established the Jinden kiln in Iga. He has been influenced and mentored by Master Sadamitsu Sugimoto, and works in a diverse range of styles including Raku, Yakishime, Ido, and Oribe, using natural materials to express the world of wabi-sabi.
- BASED IN
- Iga, Mie Prefecture
- WEB SITE
POINT OF VIEW
The philosophy of wabi-sabi underlies Hideki Yanashita’s artistic expression. This artist, who earnestly learns from past masters, continues to refine this philosophy daily through his work. The works born on this quest for new heights while using modern materials in the modern era seem to be searching for an essential beauty that never succumbs to the trends of the times.
CRAFT ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
- 1967
Born in Tokyo, Japan
- 1989
Graduated from Kuwasawa Design School
- 2002
Built own anagama kiln in Iga, Mie Prefecture
Two-person exhibition at Takashimaya Yokohama Department Store
- 2004
Solo exhibition at Takashimaya Yokohama Department Store (subsequently held regularly)
- 2007
Solo exhibition at Takashimaya Kyoto Department Store (subsequently held regularly)
Mentored by Master ceramic artist Sadamitsu Sugimoto (continuing to present day)
- 2008
Solo exhibition at Takashimaya Osaka Department Store (subsequently held regularly)
- 2013
Solo exhibition at JR Nagoya Takashimaya (subsequently held regularly)
- 2023
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Department Store (subsequently held regularly)