Nobuyuki Kimura
A thrower living in Kyoto Prefecture. Born and raised in a ceramic family. His works are characterized by his expression of glaze, pursuing unique color expressions by repeatedly blending and test firing many times.
- BASED IN
- Kyoto Prefecture
- WEB SITE
POINT OF VIEW
Among the innumerable colous, to reach our own color is an endless journey. Beyond the emotive color expressions of the Kyoto people is an impression of Kyoto blossoms in full bloom, floating. It seems like the vessel is trying to convey something to a person.
CRAFT ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
- 1965
Born in Gojo-zaka, Kyoto, Japan
- 1990
Selected for Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
- 1995
Selected for Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.
- 1995
Awarded Nissin Foods Contemporary Ceramic Art “Noodle Bowl” Exhibition, Judge’s encouragement prize.
- 1996
Exhibited “Horaikai Exhibition” directed by living national treasure Uichi Shimizu.
- 1999
Authorized as a regular member of Japan Kogei Association.
- 2000
Selected for Contemporary Tea Pottery Exhibition.
- 2003
Solo exhibition at Shibuya Kuroda Toen.
- 2006
Appeared on TV program, NHK BS2 “Utsuwa Yume Kobo”.
- 2009
Solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi main store.