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Oct 18 – Nov 17, 2024
Ceramics Park MINO
Oct 19 – Oct 26, 2024
La Ronde d' Argile
Kanagawa
Oct 19 – Oct 28, 2024
sumica utuwa shop & gallery
Tokyo
Oct 21 – Oct 26, 2024
KOCHUKYO
A ceramic artist living in Bizen. After studying sculpture at university, Hitoshi studied under Seiya Toyoba in Gifu Prefecture. In addition to Bizen ware fired in a climbing kiln built by his father, he creates vessels that fit into modern life by utilizing the unique characteristics of his materials, such as his original Shirahana (literally, “white flower”) work, made of Bizen clay fired in a kerosene kiln, and glazed works in ash, black, and Kiseto glazes based on his experience studying Mino ware.
Hitoshi spends his days arranging wild flowers picked from nature, enjoying the art of tea, and working earnestly on his creations. The artist’s thoughtful lifestyle of caring for the nature around him is the source of his approach to searching for the essence of beauty. His works, combining remarkable sophistication with gentle comfort and filled with his rich sensibility in every last detail, continue to attract people.
Born in Bizen, Okayama Prefecture
After graduating from the sculpture department at Tokyo Zokei University, studied Mino pottery under Seiya Toyoba
Began making pottery in Bizen, Okayama Prefecture
Began participating in solo and group exhibits in various locations