Takao Tahara
A cearmic artist living in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, he was born and grew up in one of the Fukawa kilns of Hagi ware which has a long history. Based on the traditional style using daidotsuchi (clay that is produced in Daido, Yamaguchi Prefecture), he pursues his new way of glazing expressions.
- BASED IN
- Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture
- WEB SITE
POINT OF VIEW
With a firm foundation and backed by the strong tradition and history of Hagi ware as ceramics for tea ceremony, the vessels give a fresh and supple impression. The texture of Mr. Takao Tahara’s works conveys such new charm of Hagi with a warm feeling.
CRAFT ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
- 1982
Born in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture
- 2005
Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Sculpture
Graduation work was awarded the Sugawara prize
- 2007
Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School, Faculty of Fine Arts, with a Master’s Degree in Sculpture
- 2010
Started learning under Mr. Seiya Toyoba, a ceramic artist in Mino
- 2011
Started learning under father, the thirteenth Tohbe Tahara
- 2016
Selected for Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition
- 2017
Exhibited in Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale 2017 (Korea)
- 2018
Exhibited at the Eiffel Tower (France)
- 2019
Awarded the prize of General Manager of Yamaguchi Branch of Japan Kogei Association at Yamaguchi Traditional Kogei Exhibition
- 2020
Awarded the Encouragement prize of Japan Ceramic Society, Chugoku and Shikoku District