HISTORY​​

Born in 1981 in a nature-rich area of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, I grew up in a family engaged in dairy farming. Spending my childhood surrounded by cattle and nature, I played in vast landscapes, experiences that became the foundation of my creative work. Through helping with farm work and working closely with soil and water, I became fascinated by the inherent power of materials and developed a deep sensitivity to the essence of nature. This experience remains deeply rooted in my ceramic practice today.

At art university, I specialized in ceramics, studying both art and craft. After graduation, I encountered many ceramic artists and researchers and was deeply inspired by Japanese and Chinese antique pottery. Over time, I came to believe that the value of a piece is not determined by its age or novelty but by the essence of the material itself.

After graduating, I dedicated myself to creating both objects and tableware. In 2013, my wife Fumika and I established “Suigama,” where I have been producing my own works while also contributing to the studio’s tableware production. In 2023, I began making unique daruma figures as a way to further explore my artistic expression. Drawing on my extensive knowledge and experience in ceramics, I strive to bring out the inherent beauty of my creations, continuously exploring expressions that bridge past and present, nature and human life.

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1981年、日本の栃木県にある自然豊かな地域に生まれ、酪農を営む家庭で育つ。 幼少期から牛や自然と共に過ごし、広大な風景の中で遊んだ経験が創作の源泉となる。農作業を手伝いながら土や水に触れるうちに、素材が持つ力に魅了され、自然の本質を感じ取る感覚が養われた。この体験は、現在の作陶にも深く根付いている。

美術大学で陶芸を専攻し、アートと工芸を学ぶ。卒業後、多くの陶芸家や研究者と出会い、日本や中国の骨董に触れる中で、作品の価値は古さや新しさではなく、素材そのものに宿ると考えるようになる。

卒業後、作家としてオブジェや食器作りに打ち込み、2013年に妻の文香と共に「翠窯」を立ち上げる。自身の作品制作に加え、工房での食器作りにも取り組んできた。2023年からは、より自身の表現を追求するため、唯一無二の達磨作りを開始。陶芸の知識や経験を駆使し、本質的な美しさを引き出すことを目指し、過去と現在、自然と人の営みをつなぐ表現を探求し続けている。

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CONCEPT

“Tearing apart the old, breaking through the present”—This Zen phrase embodies the idea of not being bound by the past, breaking free from it, and not being confined by novelty. The essence of quality lies always in its fundamental nature.

While respecting the techniques and aesthetics of the past, I do not allow them to constrain me. Instead, I seek the strength to create what is truly needed in this era. In my work, I cherish the forms and spirit of the past while transcending them to draw out new sensations and possibilities. By discerning the essence of things and breathing life into each material, I strive to create works that connect to the future.

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「古を裂き、今を破る」—これは、古いものにとらわれず、それを打ち破り、新しさにも囚われないという禅語です。物の良し悪しは、常にその根本にあると考えています。

過去の技術や美意識を重んじつつ、それにとらわれることなく、今という時代に必要なものを生み出す力強さを表現しています。私の作品は、過去の形や精神を大切にしながら、それを超えて新しい感覚や可能性を引き出し、物事の本質を見極め、一つひとつの素材に命を吹き込むことで、未来へと繋がる創造を生み出します。